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Properties and Applications of Sialons - A Comprehensive Guide

SiAlONs were developed as a more cost-effective substitute for hot pressed silicon nitride. They should be considered a family of alloys with a broad range of properties.

From International Syalons 19 Apr 2018

Materials Testing in the Aerospace Industry

AZoM talks for Dr. Mike Keeble from Buehler about how they are rising to the materials testing challenges set by the Aerospace Industry.

From Buehler 16 Apr 2018

Studying Ancient Roman Concrete with Scanning Electron Microscopy

Studies found that crystals of aluminous tobermorite, a layered mineral, played a key role in strengthening the concrete as they grew in relict lime particles.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 17 Apr 2018

Using X-Ray Microscopy to Study the Inner-Workings of Batteries and Fuel Cells

A research group at the University College London is using X-ray microscopy to study the inner-workings of batteries and fuel cells.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 17 Apr 2018

Evaluating 3D Grain Structure in Aluminum Foil

Diffraction contrast tomography (DCT) is a nondestructive characterization technique used to map the 3D grain structure of crystalline materials.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 17 Apr 2018

How to Characterize Surfaces with Different Functions

Various functions of engineered surfaces arise from only a portion of the surface and not from the whole surface.

From Digital Surf 17 Apr 2018

Modeling Heat Transfer in a Furnace

A mechanical pusher mechanism introduces the product carrier in pusher-type furnaces. The product carrier can include a rectangular boat with a lid in the case of a system equipped with a flat hearth plate, or it can include a cylindrical boat with regards to a tubular pusher system.

From Harper International 3 Apr 2018