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Corten® steel (often referred to as Cor–Ten) is a weather resistant steel which could more accurately be termed as an Atmospheric Corrosion Resistant Corten Steel from Masteel
Corten® steel (often referred to as Cor–Ten) is a weather resistant steel which could more accurately be termed as an "Atmospheric Corrosion Resistant Steel".
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Cold Spray 2010 Organized by the ASM Thermal Spray Society Cold Spray 2010 Organized by the ASM Thermal Spray Society
AeroMat 2010 takes place in the world's number one aerospace industry location — Bellevue, Washington. AeroMat 2010 promises a focus on the challenges in developing, manufacturing, and applying advanced materials and processes in an ever-changing global economy.AeroMat 2010 Conference and Exposition
AeroMat 2010 takes place in the world's number one aerospace industry location — Bellevue, Washington. AeroMat 2010 promises a focus on the challenges in developing, manufacturing, and applying advanced materials and processes in an ever-changing global economy.
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International Symposium on Surface Hardening of Corrosion Resistant Alloys International Symposium on Surface Hardening of Corrosion Resistant Alloys
Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy 2010 Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy 2010
SMST 2010—the technical conference and exposition that brings together worldwide experts and promotes technical and practical engineering of shape memory and superelastic alloys. This networking conference brings together professionals involved in all aspects of science and engineeringThe International Conference on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies
SMST 2010—the technical conference and exposition that brings together worldwide experts and promotes technical and practical engineering of shape memory and superelastic alloys. This networking conference brings together professionals involved in all aspects of science and engineering
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2010 International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition! ITSC is an opportunity for the global thermal spray community to meet, exchange information and conduct business. The technical program includes applications, properties, equipment and processes, economics, business issues etc.Thermal Spray: Global Solutions for Future Applications - ITSC 2010
2010 International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition! ITSC is an opportunity for the global thermal spray community to meet, exchange information and conduct business. The technical program includes applications, properties, equipment and processes, economics, business issues etc.
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The particle size of portland cement is an important factor as it can affect processability and properties. Particle size analysis is carried out using a Microtrac S3500 laser diffraction system and results from 3 samples compared for accuracy and repeatability.Cement - Particle Size Analysis by Laser Diffraction Using the Microtrac S3500
The particle size of portland cement is an important factor as it can affect processability and properties. Particle size analysis is carried out using a Microtrac S3500 laser diffraction system and results from 3 samples compared for accuracy and repeatability.
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Particle Size Distribution Determined Using the Microtrac Method of Frequency Spectrum Analysis Particle Size Distribution Determined Using the Microtrac Method of Frequency Spectrum Analysis
In the coatings industry particle size of the pigments can affect the “finish” of the product. Exterior and interior construction paints can have a range of finishes such as flat, egg-shell, semi-gloss and gloss. Described herein is the use of laser diffraction to determine pigment particle size.Measurement of Pigment Particle Size Using Microtrac Laser Diffraction Techniques
In the coatings industry particle size of the pigments can affect the “finish” of the product. Exterior and interior construction paints can have a range of finishes such as flat, egg-shell, semi-gloss and gloss. Described herein is the use of laser diffraction to determine pigment particle size.
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Coal represents a major contributor to the production of electric power. Coal fired power plants produce numerous by-prodycts that have industrial applications. These by-products and their applications are described.Coal Fired Electric Power Plant By-Products with Industrial Applications by Microtrac
Coal represents a major contributor to the production of electric power. Coal fired power plants produce numerous by-prodycts that have industrial applications. These by-products and their applications are described.
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The Polymers: Science, Engineering and Applications course combines a comprehensive study of the science and engineering of polymers with an up-to-date appreciation of the development and application of polymers in traditional and new areas.Polymers: Science, Engineering and Applications - Short Course at The University of Surrey
The Polymers: Science, Engineering and Applications course combines a comprehensive study of the science and engineering of polymers with an up-to-date appreciation of the development and application of polymers in traditional and new areas.
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This course will present a review of the state of the art of materials structured at the nanometric level. It will cover characterisation, processing, nanostructured materials and commercial perspectives.Nanomaterials Short Course at The University of Surrey
This course will present a review of the state of the art of materials structured at the nanometric level. It will cover characterisation, processing, nanostructured materials and commercial perspectives.
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The Introduction to Physical Metallurgy course aims to provide a general introduction to the field of Physical Metallurgy. The course covers phase diagrams, transformation diagrams and the associated thermodynamics, diffusion, liquid-solid transformations, ferrous and non-ferrous materials etcIntroduction to Physical Metallurgy Short Course from The University of Surrey
The Introduction to Physical Metallurgy course aims to provide a general introduction to the field of Physical Metallurgy. The course covers phase diagrams, transformation diagrams and the associated thermodynamics, diffusion, liquid-solid transformations, ferrous and non-ferrous materials etc
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The theory of corrosion and the practice of corrosion control are covered in the Corrosion Engineering course. Basic theory of electrochemistry and oxidation, the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects are considered together with metallurgical considerations.Corrosion Engineering – The Theory and Practice of Corrosion Control - A University of Surrey Short Course
The theory of corrosion and the practice of corrosion control are covered in the Corrosion Engineering course. Basic theory of electrochemistry and oxidation, the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects are considered together with metallurgical considerations.
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The course will start with a review of the science of adhesion and adhesives and move on to consider pretreatment, different adhesive types and the design of bonded joints. Testing, durability and quality assurance will be discussed, along with health and safety aspects including case studies.Adhesive Bonding Technology – Short Course at the University of Surrey
The course will start with a review of the science of adhesion and adhesives and move on to consider pretreatment, different adhesive types and the design of bonded joints. Testing, durability and quality assurance will be discussed, along with health and safety aspects including case studies.
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The particle size of polymeric resins/pellets is an important factor in the processing of plastics. It affects flowability, which can go on to influence component properties. This article outlines how the Microtrac® S3500 particle size analyzer can alleviate these problems.Microtrac(R) S3500 for Accurate Particle Size Measurement from Microtrac
The particle size of polymeric resins/pellets is an important factor in the processing of plastics. It affects flowability, which can go on to influence component properties. This article outlines how the Microtrac® S3500 particle size analyzer can alleviate these problems.
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Hardness, as applied to most materials, and in particular metals, is a valuable, revealing, and commonly employed mechanical test that has been in use in various forms for more than 250 years. However, good working practices are of paramount importance to ensure useful data is obtained.Hardness Testing - The Importance of Good Practices by Wilson Instruments
Hardness, as applied to most materials, and in particular metals, is a valuable, revealing, and commonly employed mechanical test that has been in use in various forms for more than 250 years. However, good working practices are of paramount importance to ensure useful data is obtained.
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Aluminium smelting utilises the Hall-Héroult process of extracting aluminium metal from its oxide, alumina. This article outlines where the process can benefit from the use of SiAlON ceramics and the advantages that they provide.Aluminium Smelting - Use of Sialon Ceramics in Smelting Applications by International Syalons
Aluminium smelting utilises the Hall-Héroult process of extracting aluminium metal from its oxide, alumina. This article outlines where the process can benefit from the use of SiAlON ceramics and the advantages that they provide.
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There are examples of the use of gold in dental applications as far back as The Etruscans in the seventh century BC who used gold wire to hold in place substitute teeth, usually from a cow or calf, when their own were damaged.Uses of Gold and Gold Alloys in Dental Applications
There are examples of the use of gold in dental applications as far back as The Etruscans in the seventh century BC who used gold wire to hold in place substitute teeth, usually from a cow or calf, when their own were damaged.
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A catalyst is a substance or material that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction without itself being consumed by the reaction.Use of Gold in Low Temperature Applications
A catalyst is a substance or material that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction without itself being consumed by the reaction.
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Gold's reflectivity, conductivity and corrosion resistance have long made it a vital material in mankind's exploration of space.Gold Protects Astronauts from Radiation
Gold's reflectivity, conductivity and corrosion resistance have long made it a vital material in mankind's exploration of space.
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Gold plays role in photography as the ultimate means of stabilizing and protecting the silver image, the universal commercial medium.Role of Gold in Photography
Gold plays role in photography as the ultimate means of stabilizing and protecting the silver image, the universal commercial medium.
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Carbon supported gold alloy catalysts are being investigated as replacements for expensive platinum within the fuel cell stack, while other gold catalysts have a role in producing pure hydrogen from fuels such as natural gas, propane or biogas.Use of Gold in Alkaline Electrolytes
Carbon supported gold alloy catalysts are being investigated as replacements for expensive platinum within the fuel cell stack, while other gold catalysts have a role in producing pure hydrogen from fuels such as natural gas, propane or biogas.
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In a number of high-tech applications, engineers need to specify a hard electrochemically deposited gold coating that combines the theoretical reflectivity and emissivity of gold, with a surface that can actually be physically cleaned. This is not at all easy to achieve! However, over the last two decades, a small firm in Brooklyn, New York, has become the world's leading supplier of such a material.Uses of Gold in Optical Coatings
In a number of high-tech applications, engineers need to specify a hard electrochemically deposited gold coating that combines the theoretical reflectivity and emissivity of gold, with a surface that can actually be physically cleaned. This is not at all easy to achieve! However, over the last two decades, a small firm in Brooklyn, New York, has become the world's leading supplier of such a material.
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Electroforming of gold, traditionally used in jewellery manufacture is now being used to produce industrial components.Importance of Gold Electroforming Techniques
Electroforming of gold, traditionally used in jewellery manufacture is now being used to produce industrial components.
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Gold–based brazing alloys are used in industrial brazing, offering improved resistance to oxidation, good mechanical properties of joints at elevated temperatures, and excellent corrosion resistance in challenging environments, when compared to base metal alloys. Of course, due to cost, these alloys tends to be limited to high value applications.Uses of Gold in Industrial Brazing
Gold–based brazing alloys are used in industrial brazing, offering improved resistance to oxidation, good mechanical properties of joints at elevated temperatures, and excellent corrosion resistance in challenging environments, when compared to base metal alloys. Of course, due to cost, these alloys tends to be limited to high value applications.
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Superconductivity is the phenomenon whereby some materials exhibit zero resistance to the passage of an electric current when cooled to low temperatures. Various superconducting materials are used in a range of applications including MRI imaging, catheter steering, transport (magnetic levitation trains) and fault current limiters.Uses of Gold in Electrical Applications
Superconductivity is the phenomenon whereby some materials exhibit zero resistance to the passage of an electric current when cooled to low temperatures. Various superconducting materials are used in a range of applications including MRI imaging, catheter steering, transport (magnetic levitation trains) and fault current limiters.
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Gold can be used as lubricant in a number of engineering applications based on its resistance to cold welding.Importance of Gold in Cold Welding
Gold can be used as lubricant in a number of engineering applications based on its resistance to cold welding.
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Gold has been used as a thin coating in building glazing to reflect heat radiation, keeping buildings cool in summer and warmer in winter.Uses of Gold in Architectural Glazing
Gold has been used as a thin coating in building glazing to reflect heat radiation, keeping buildings cool in summer and warmer in winter.
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Gold as a Lubricant in Engineering Applications Gold as a Lubricant in Engineering Applications
Due to its unique chemical and metallurgical properties gold is has a vital role to play in future technologies aimed at reducing pollution and energy consumption. Role of Gold in Reducing Pollution
Due to its unique chemical and metallurgical properties gold is has a vital role to play in future technologies aimed at reducing pollution and energy consumption.
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Importance of Recycling Electronic Equipment Importance of Recycling Electronic Equipment
Gold plating is a commonly used term to describe a thin gold coating on an object. In fact, gold can be deposited from solution by three similar processes. Gold Electroplating for the Construction of Connectors
Gold plating is a commonly used term to describe a thin gold coating on an object. In fact, gold can be deposited from solution by three similar processes.
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Gold Bonding wire is the single most important use of gold in terms of tonnage of gold used per year. Understand more about the gold bonding wire process here.Advantages of Gold Bonding Wire
Gold Bonding wire is the single most important use of gold in terms of tonnage of gold used per year. Understand more about the gold bonding wire process here.
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Many applications require particle size reduction by grinding. This study compared the efficiency of Syalon 101 sialon advanced ceramic and other more common grinding media such as agate, zirconia, alumina, tungsten carbide and hardened steel.Comparison of the Grinding Efficiency of Sialon Ceramic Syalon 101 and other Common Grinding Media by International Syalons
Many applications require particle size reduction by grinding. This study compared the efficiency of Syalon 101 sialon advanced ceramic and other more common grinding media such as agate, zirconia, alumina, tungsten carbide and hardened steel.
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Solder gold alloys are used for connecting metallic surfaces by using a melt, which reacts with both surfaces to be joined and forms a bond following solidification.Gold Bonding Wires in Semiconductor Devices
Solder gold alloys are used for connecting metallic surfaces by using a melt, which reacts with both surfaces to be joined and forms a bond following solidification.
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Gold is the material of choice in many electronic applications, especially in telecommunications, information technology and other high performance and safety critical applications.Uses of Gold and Gold Alloys in Electronics
Gold is the material of choice in many electronic applications, especially in telecommunications, information technology and other high performance and safety critical applications.
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Several tens of shape parameters make it possible to characterise the morphology of particles. The choice of the parameter the most suited to a given sample is an important step, which necessitates a good knowledge not just of the sample but also of the very definition of the shape parameters.Particle Shape Characterization - Morphological Analysis and Characteristics by CILAS
Several tens of shape parameters make it possible to characterise the morphology of particles. The choice of the parameter the most suited to a given sample is an important step, which necessitates a good knowledge not just of the sample but also of the very definition of the shape parameters.
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Particle size analysis is carried out using theories such as the Fraunhofer approximation and the Mie theory. These two methods are compared in this article with case studies provided.Theories for Particle Size Analysis by CILAS
Particle size analysis is carried out using theories such as the Fraunhofer approximation and the Mie theory. These two methods are compared in this article with case studies provided.
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Gold and its alloys have been used for decorative purposes for more than 6,000 years.Applications of Gold in the Decorative Industry
Gold and its alloys have been used for decorative purposes for more than 6,000 years.
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A catalyst is a substance or material that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction without itself being consumed by the reaction. Catalysts are an essential component of many different industrial processes used to produce chemicals, foodstuffs and other materials.Applications That Utilize Gold Based Catalysts
A catalyst is a substance or material that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction without itself being consumed by the reaction. Catalysts are an essential component of many different industrial processes used to produce chemicals, foodstuffs and other materials.
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Nanostellar have announced the launch of their NS Gold catalyst which is reported to improve hydrocarbon oxidation activity over traditional platinum group metal products.NS Gold Catalysts - Reducing Air Pollution from Diesel Engines
Nanostellar have announced the launch of their NS Gold catalyst which is reported to improve hydrocarbon oxidation activity over traditional platinum group metal products.
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The estimated measuring time, along with the reliability and significance of the results often plays an important role in almost any analytical question. Analyses for quality assurance must often be done very quickly in production environments. The NETZSCH furnace helps with thermal analysis. Thermal Analysis of Materials - High Speed Furnaces Increase Productivity and Produce Quality Results by Netzsch
The estimated measuring time, along with the reliability and significance of the results often plays an important role in almost any analytical question. Analyses for quality assurance must often be done very quickly in production environments. The NETZSCH furnace helps with thermal analysis.
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OTS, oxygen trap system, oxidising, oxidation, pyrolyic decompostion, simultaneous thermal analyzer (STA), getter, residual oxygen, thermogravimetry, TGA, differential scanning calorimtry, DSC, Thermal Analysis of Materials in Inert Atmospheres - Eliminating Residual Oxygen by NETZSCH
OTS, oxygen trap system, oxidising, oxidation, pyrolyic decompostion, simultaneous thermal analyzer (STA), getter, residual oxygen, thermogravimetry, TGA, differential scanning calorimtry, DSC,
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In Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), the temperature change of a sample in a crucible is measured during heating and compared to a reference (empty crucible). Descrepencies in heat flow is calculated on the basis of this temperature difference curve are overcome using the Tau-R Correction.Differential Scanning Calorimetry - Using the Tau-R Correction on DSC Data by Netzsch
In Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), the temperature change of a sample in a crucible is measured during heating and compared to a reference (empty crucible). Descrepencies in heat flow is calculated on the basis of this temperature difference curve are overcome using the Tau-R Correction.
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Temperature modulated DSC, abbreviated TM-DSC, is an extension of the conventional DSC technique. The use of the TM-DSC method has become widespread, especially in the low-temperature field in the areas of polymers and pharmaceuticals. NETZSCH has expanded it to work at higher temperatures.Temperature-Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimetry (TM-DSC) at High-Temperatures by Netzsch
Temperature modulated DSC, abbreviated TM-DSC, is an extension of the conventional DSC technique. The use of the TM-DSC method has become widespread, especially in the low-temperature field in the areas of polymers and pharmaceuticals. NETZSCH has expanded it to work at higher temperatures.
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Thermal analysis can yield valuable information on sample composition for a broad range of applications. This application note from NETZSCH demonstrates how simultaneous thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry can help characterize minerals. Simultaneous Thermal Analysis of Iron Hydroxy Sulfate Using the STA 449 F1 Jupiter by NETZSCH
Thermal analysis can yield valuable information on sample composition for a broad range of applications. This application note from NETZSCH demonstrates how simultaneous thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry can help characterize minerals.
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Gold is used as a catalyst in a range of industrial processes. This article provides a brief review of how gold works as a catalyst and where it is used commercially as a catalyst.Gold Catalysts - Applications of Gold in Catalysis
Gold is used as a catalyst in a range of industrial processes. This article provides a brief review of how gold works as a catalyst and where it is used commercially as a catalyst.
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Gold is the perfect raw material for rapid testing. A rapid test is an inexpensive, disposable, membrane-based technique that provides visual evidence of the presence of an analyte in a liquid sample.Gold - A Superior Component in Rapid Test Applications
Gold is the perfect raw material for rapid testing. A rapid test is an inexpensive, disposable, membrane-based technique that provides visual evidence of the presence of an analyte in a liquid sample.
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