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Magnesium Alloy Design Specifically for Engine Blocks Patented by Australian Magnesium Company

The Australian Magnesium Company have recently developed and patented AMC-SC1 a high temperature magnesium alloy specifically designed for use in engine blocks. The alloy and its advantages are described.

19 Nov 2002

Titanium Alloys - Ti3Al2.5V Grade 9 and Grade 18

Ti3al2.5V, sometimes called half 6-4 is available in two grades. Grade 18 has a small palladium addition to increase corrosion resistance. These grades offer improved strength over pure grades and better formability and weldability than Ti6Al4V. Common uses include aircraft engines and sporting equi

19 Nov 2002

Powder Metallurgy - Sintering Temperatures for Some Common Metals

The powder metallurgy sintering temperatures of some common metals are tabulated, including iron/steel, aluminium alloys, brass, copper, bronze and hard metals.

14 Nov 2002

Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) – Properties and Applications

Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) is characterised by its high strength and property retention after exposure to heat, oil and chemicals. It commonly finds applications in automotive, industrial and other performance demanding applications. Typical application areas are listed.

From Int'l Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers 13 Nov 2002

Supplier Data - Talonite - A Cobalt Chromium Alloy (Carbide Processors)

Talonite is a cobalt-chromium alloy from Carbide Processors. It is suited to applications such as food mixing, knives and blades for cutting materials such as lumber where it out performs tool steels. Lubricity, corrosion resistance, mechanical properties and environmental performance are covered.

From Carbide Processors 12 Nov 2002

Polybutadiene - Properties, Applications, Processing and Types of Polybutadiene (BR)

Polybutadiene is the second largest synthetic rubber produced by volume. The applications, chemistry, manufacturing, synthesis and types (including high cis, lithium-based and high trans) of polybutadiene rubber are all described.

From Int'l Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers 23 Oct 2002

Hydroxyapatite Composite Biomaterials - Evolution and Applications

The development of a hydroxyapatite-polyethylene composite has heralded a new generation of biomaterials. Tailoring the composition has given the composite mechanical properties similar to human bone and positive biological behaviour. The evolution and application of this material is covered.

23 Oct 2002

RF Proximity Sensors - Characteristics, Operation and Application in Materials Recycling

Recently developed RF proximity sensors overcome many problems associated with more conventional sensors. The advantages, differences and how they work are all covered, as is their potential application in the field of materials recylcing.

22 Oct 2002

Rapid Prototyping - Production of Museum Models by Sterolithography

Rapid prototyping techniques such as stereolithography can provide a means for the manufacture of models from sketches and/or existing components. Provided is a case study whereby scale models were produced from both sketches and existing parts for museum displays.

22 Oct 2002

Tantalum - Sources and Properties of Tantalum

Tantalum is a refractory metal used mainly for making capacitors and as an alloying additive. Its main sources are described as well as a new source in Saudi Arabia. The sources of Tantalum such as Australia and Africa are explored

From Goodfellow 21 Oct 2002

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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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Magnesium Alloy Design Specifically for Engine Blocks Patented by Australian Magnesium Company

Titanium Alloys - Ti3Al2.5V Grade 9 and Grade 18

Powder Metallurgy - Sintering Temperatures for Some Common Metals

Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) – Properties and Applications

Supplier Data - Talonite - A Cobalt Chromium Alloy (Carbide Processors)

Polybutadiene - Properties, Applications, Processing and Types of Polybutadiene (BR)

Hydroxyapatite Composite Biomaterials - Evolution and Applications

RF Proximity Sensors - Characteristics, Operation and Application in Materials Recycling

Rapid Prototyping - Production of Museum Models by Sterolithography

Tantalum - Sources and Properties of Tantalum

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

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

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