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Tungsten Applications - Chemical Processes

Catalysts are used in chemical processes to alter the mechanisms of chemical reactions. They provide an energetically favorable pathway, speeding up reactions that would typically be very slow or would not occur at all.

15 Feb 2002

An Overview of Gadolinium

Marignac first isolated gadolinia, an oxide of gadolinium (Gd), in 1880. Then, in 1886, Lecoq de Boisbaudran successfully separated the element from Mosander’s “yttria.”

18 Dec 2001

Europium - Properties and Applications

Europium (Eu) is part of the lanthanide series of elements. Demarcay discovered this element in 1901, and succeeded in isolating it in a fairly pure form from the earth.

18 Dec 2001

An Introduction to Erbium

Part of the lanthanide series, erbium (Er) is a rare-earth element found in a wide range of minerals like blomstrandine, polycrase, fergusonite, euxenite, xenotime, and gadolinite.

18 Dec 2001

An Introduction to Dysprosium

Dysprosium (Dy) is a chemical element belonging to the actinide series. In 1950, Spedding and colleagues isolated the element using techniques like metallographic reduction and ion-exchange separation.

18 Dec 2001

The Applications of Nanomaterials

Materials with grain sizes in the order of a billionth of a meter are called nanomaterials, or nanocrystalline materials, which can be used for a range of structural and non-structural applications.

23 Nov 2001

Finite Element Analysis for Ceramics

Currently, finite element analysis can be applied to highly non-linear problems involving complex geometries, inelastic material behavior, and fluctuating process conditions of ceramics.

17 Nov 2001

An Introduction to Vitreous Enamels

Vitreous enamels are quite similar to ceramic glazes in several aspects. After being applied, they are fired to form an almost glassy layer.

10 Nov 2001

An Introduction to Ceramic Glazes

Many articles are published on a daily basis illustrating the use of glazes, but the technology employed in their application and composition is quite complex and diverse.

6 Nov 2001

Overview of Surface Coatings for Tool Steels

There are several surface coating technologies available for tool steels. These surface coatings are used in applications such as drills, taps, reamers, shank cutters, bore cutters, dies, and milling tools.

11 Oct 2001

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Defluorinating PFAs: How Scientists are Making Forever Chemicals Disappear

Efficient defluorination methods for PFAs are emerging, offering sustainable solutions to mitigate the environmental impact of these 'forever' chemicals.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

Powder Tribology: What is it and Why does it Matter in Pharmaceuticals?

Understanding powder tribology is key in pharmaceutical manufacturing, improving flow, compaction, and tablet performance through particle interaction insights.

Latest Articles

Tungsten Applications - Chemical Processes

An Overview of Gadolinium

Europium - Properties and Applications

An Introduction to Erbium

An Introduction to Dysprosium

The Applications of Nanomaterials

Finite Element Analysis for Ceramics

An Introduction to Vitreous Enamels

An Introduction to Ceramic Glazes

Overview of Surface Coatings for Tool Steels

Challenges and Solutions for High-Resistance Electrical Measurements

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

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Best-in-Class Thin Film Metrology For High-Volume Production Environments

ChemiSorb Auto: An Automated Chemisorption Analyzer for Heterogeneous Catalyst Research

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Graphene’s Path from Discovery to Application

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Editorial Highlights

Defluorinating PFAs: How Scientists are Making Forever Chemicals Disappear

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Powder Tribology: What is it and Why does it Matter in Pharmaceuticals?

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5High-Precision Process Monitoring and Error Detection in Additive Manufacturing

6Lithoz Cools Down Hydrogen Powertrains for Megawatt Class Aircraft with Aluminum Nitride Heat Exchangers as part of the EU-Funded TRIATHLON Project

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