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A Background to Silicon and its Applications

Silicon is synthesized commercially by heating carbon and silica in an electric furnace, using carbon electrodes.

20 Jul 2001

Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi2)

Molybdenum disilicide (MoSi2), a refractory metal silicide, is mainly used as a heating element and has been recognized as a potential structural ceramic

28 May 2001

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC)

The lack of a fully developed, commercially viable sintering process has limited the use of zirconium carbide (ZrC) in engineering applications.

3 Apr 2001

Nitride Bonded Silicon Carbide (NBSC)

Materials based on silicon carbide are generally employed for their good wear resistance and thermomechanical properties.

6 Mar 2001

Shape Memory Alloys - Medical Applications

Smart materials are an interesting field that is growing quickly, and shape memory alloys (SMAs) are one such materials that represent one of the most exciting areas.

1 Mar 2001

Galvanized Steel - Embrittlement Due to Hot-Dip Galvanizing

Hot-dip galvanizing can have some major impact on the performance or properties of mild steels that are produced using traditional methods.

9 May 2002

Reducing Brake Material Development Time with a Particle Collection Module

Testing brake material friction using a bench test was considered impossible. The particle collection module for the TriboLab platform solves these problems.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 19 Nov 2019

$An Introduction to the Types of Monolithic Refractories$

An Introduction to the Types of Monolithic Refractories

Monolithic refractory refers to all unshaped refractory products. The word “monolithic” is derived from the word monolith meaning “big stone".

10 May 2002

$An Introduction to Refractory Binders$

An Introduction to Refractory Binders

Gelling materials together in the green state is the main purpose of a refractory binder.

10 May 2002

$Application Examples of Monolithic Refractories$

Application Examples of Monolithic Refractories

This article covers the applications of monolithic refractories and the types of refractories that are used in particular parts of the operation.

10 May 2002

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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

A Background to Silicon and its Applications

Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi2)

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC)

Nitride Bonded Silicon Carbide (NBSC)

Shape Memory Alloys - Medical Applications

Galvanized Steel - Embrittlement Due to Hot-Dip Galvanizing

Reducing Brake Material Development Time with a Particle Collection Module

An Introduction to the Types of Monolithic Refractories

An Introduction to Refractory Binders

Application Examples of Monolithic Refractories

Challenges and Solutions for High-Resistance Electrical Measurements

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

VOCentinel: Real-Time VOC Monitoring with Automated Quantification

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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Shaping the Future of Semiconductor Packaging with Metrology

How Raman Spectroscopy Reveals the Hidden Thermal Behavior of Polypropylene

Graphene’s Path from Discovery to Application

Managing Nuclear Waste Through Vitrification Technology

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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