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Bearing Failure in a Food Processing Application Case Study

The failure of a bearing used in a food processing application failed after limited use was investigated. Using techniques such as FTIR and DSC invesigators were able to find the cause of the problem.

From Element Materials Technology 12 Apr 2006

Oil Hose Failure Case Study Using FTIR, TGA and Microscopy

The failure of several elastomeric oil hoses that had failed in multiple installations after only a few hours in service was investigated. Using FTIR, TGA and microscopy the cause was found and the problem solved.

From Element Materials Technology 12 Apr 2006

Plastic Safety Device Failure Case Study

The failure of safety device that had been molded from plastic that began to repeatedly fail in-house engineering evaluations was investigated using FTIR and DSC techniques. These yielded the reason for the failure.

From Element Materials Technology 12 Apr 2006

Synthesis, Structures and Properties of Calix[4]arenes Bearing Four Phosphanate or Phosphine Oxide Groups At The Upper Arm

Novel calix[4]arene derivatives 6-8 bearing four phosphonate or phosphine oxide groups at the upper rim and four alkyl ether groups at the lower rim were synthesized from Arbuzov reaction of the corresponding conformational isomers of tetrabromocalix[4]arene tetraalkyl ethers.

12 Apr 2006

Aluminium Alloys - Trends in TiBAl Grain Refiner Rod Addition Points

The addition point of grain refiner rods into molten aluminium streams can be critical. This article examines various addition points such as furnace an launder as well as the effects of degassers, filters and TiAl3 dissolution.

11 Apr 2006

Titanium Boron Aluminium Grain Refiners for Aluminium – Silicon Alloys (Al-Si)

The use of Titanium Boron Aluminium grain refiners in castings helps improve die filling and mass feeding, to counteract solidification shrinkage. This results in an improved distribution of porosity, and so better mechanical properties and increased leak tightness.

7 Apr 2006

Low-Temperature Formation of Alpha Alumina Powders via Metal Organic Synthesis

This study comprises a simple and innovative approach for the synthesis of á-alumina powders involving the use of the metal organic precursor aluminum formate Al(O2CH)3 and phase transformations ending up with á-Alumina. The soluble alumina precursor is spray dried to produce a nanometric alumina ag

6 Apr 2006

A Schiff Base Nickel Complex. A New Material as Modifier for Selective Electrodes

There has been a considerable effort in recent years towards the preparation of new materials containing polyfunctional units (ligands) able to bind metallic ions. These complexes are studied to test their potential in the development of chemically modified electrodes for use in pollutant detection.

6 Apr 2006

CSMA is Working on the EU Funded ATOMICS Nano Devices Programme - News Item

CSMA are working with several European companies on the EU funded project, “ATOMICS” which is is intended to establish predictive models for front-end processes of nano devices involving low-temperature and millisecond-annealing strategie. Posted April 2006

4 Apr 2006

CSMA Renews Contract with European Space Agency Relating to Laser-Induced Damage and Contamination -

CSMA has renewed a contract working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide expertise, consultancy and analytical services in the areas of determining causes and reducing effects of laser-induced damage and laser-induced contamination. Posted April 2006

4 Apr 2006

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Bearing Failure in a Food Processing Application Case Study

Oil Hose Failure Case Study Using FTIR, TGA and Microscopy

Plastic Safety Device Failure Case Study

Synthesis, Structures and Properties of Calix[4]arenes Bearing Four Phosphanate or Phosphine Oxide Groups At The Upper Arm

Aluminium Alloys - Trends in TiBAl Grain Refiner Rod Addition Points

Titanium Boron Aluminium Grain Refiners for Aluminium – Silicon Alloys (Al-Si)

Low-Temperature Formation of Alpha Alumina Powders via Metal Organic Synthesis

A Schiff Base Nickel Complex. A New Material as Modifier for Selective Electrodes

CSMA is Working on the EU Funded ATOMICS Nano Devices Programme - News Item

CSMA Renews Contract with European Space Agency Relating to Laser-Induced Damage and Contamination -

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

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