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Sodium Boride and Crystal Structures

An interview with Professor Artem Oganov about his recent findings - the crystal structure of sodium boride using his USPEX predictor.

19 Apr 2018

Wear Resistant CVD Coating Tests - Why Dursan® is the Best

Dursan® is proprietary and patent pending coating designed to improve durability, inertness, fouling and corrosion resistance of products. It is NSF certified and FDA compliant, and has applications ranging from precision instrumentation to complex industrial applications.

From SilcoTek 23 Apr 2018

Using Silicon CVD Coating Material for Metal Alloys

The performance of CVD coatings can be affected by the base material that they are placed upon. The team at SilcoTek recently tested the compatibility of a range of materials and metals commonly used in analytical testing.

From SilcoTek 23 Apr 2018

Driving the Asphalt Industry with Heat Transfer Fluids

Andy Andrews' first job in the 1970s reveals the evolution of the asphalt industry and the critical role of heat transfer fluids in HMA plants.

From Paratherm 13 Apr 2018

Using a Thermal Fluid Heating System for Gas and Oil Processing

Explore the benefits of thermal fluid heating systems in gas and oil sectors, offering precise control and safety in energy processes.

From Paratherm 13 Apr 2018

What is Shunt Calibration?

The Epsilon Shunt Calibration System makes it easy to transfer Epsilon’s extensometer calibration to a customer’s electronics.

From Epsilon Technology Corp. 20 Apr 2018

Applications of Thin Film Batteries

At present, the most popular battery platform is the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. Li-ion batteries have high power density and lower memory effects compared to other battery compositions. With the never-ending dawn of more intricate, power hungry technologies, there is an increasing need for safe, smaller, more powerful and resilient batteries.

By Brett Smith 23 Apr 2018

Fluid Hammer in Steam Pipes - A Guide to Reducing the Likelihood

The banging of pipes often heard when a faucet is turned off or on is called “water hammer” and is due to the sudden arrest or reversal of direction of the water flow.

From Sierra Instruments 23 Apr 2018

How to turn Ammonia into a Liquid from a Gas Without Ruining the Flow Meter

There is a lively interest in how best to measure and regulate ammonia levels in various processes. Sierra has the right solution to this query, but an important caveat is that some precautions must be taken beforehand.

From Sierra Instruments 23 Apr 2018