Every material undergoes physical and chemical changes when subjected to the extremes of heat, pressure, and other factors. This article will discuss what happens to the mechanical properties of sandstone, an industrially important rock when it is subjected to high temperatures.
By Reginald Davey
27 May 2021
Versatility is a distinctive attribute of the process known as 3D printing or additive manufacturing (AM), and there is nearly endless potential to develop new materials for this cutting-edge process.
By Brett Smith
27 May 2021
General Plastics typically uses multiple pour-in-place processes when filling nuclear packaging impact limiters or over packs with LAST-A-FOAM® FR-3700 series of material.
LAST-A-FOAM® technology demonstrates exceptional longevity and reliability, ensuring safe transportation of radioactive materials over decades of exposure.
When there is a serious and unexpected problem with concrete, forensic experts can describe the mechanisms behind the damage.
By Brett Smith
26 May 2021
Arizona State University researcher Petra Fromme has been awarded the 2021 Christian B. Anfinsen Award in honor of her contribution to the field of protein research. She has developed the use of ultra-high-speed x-ray crystallography to investigate protein structures in fine-grain detail and the shortest time durations.
By Sarah Moore
26 May 2021
Researchers at the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI) in the Philippines have developed a method of bamboo preservation that utilizes a hot oil treatment.
By Sarah Moore
26 May 2021
Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) is a nondestructive secondary analysis method. It is utilized across myriad industries and applications and is an incredibly useful and sensitive analytical technique.
This article discusses how level measurement is used for the sugar cane industry.
In 2009, researchers at Anton Paar Germany utilized a rheometer linked to a tribology cell to effectively examine the tribological functionality of numerous greases. In a recent study, scientists used a similar analytical set up to investigate the grinding of various coated abrasives.
By Brett Smith
26 May 2021