Annealing glass is an important process for strengthening the material. To produce strong, stable and heat-resistant glass, annealing is highly important.
CPG, or controlled pore glass is a high silica glass. CPG can be fashioned into a wide range of forms and geometric shapes and their pore size affects various physical and chemical properties. This piece discusses CPG manufacturing and applications.
Cold Crucible Induction Melting (CCIM) is a melting method that combines induction heating with water cooling in order to keep a crucible cold while materials are melted. the method allows for the production of incredibly pure oxides, metals and semiconductors.
Discover the role Direct Pull Tension Testing can play in Macroscale Mechanical Characterization
A new study has helped develop a reliable analytical method for characterizing tire and road wear particles using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) alongside energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) mapping and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS).
By Sarah Moore
26 Apr 2021
Semiconductors are one of the most important technological advances of the 20th century and are said to be a significant pillar of the IT industry. Today, they are used in a staggering array of technologies. This article will provide an overview of how semiconductors are used in cars.
Next-generation banknotes and passports could benefit from a novel approach to fine-tuning the color of fluorescent polymers, which could also advance microscopy and imaging techniques used in cell biology and medicine.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
23 Apr 2021
Found in every kind of modern vehicle, semiconductors make it possible for electric cars to be efficient, interactive and safe, which is critical when human life is at risk.
By Brett Smith
23 Apr 2021
Ceramic powders play an important part in the materials industry. as such, particle size analysis of these powders is critically important. Bettersizer's 2600 laser particle size analyzer can be utilized to determine powder characteristics.
Redox flow batteries are set to be a significant part of many future energy storage developments.
By Oliver Trevelyan
22 Apr 2021