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Bismuthene - A Guide to Its Properties and Potential

Whilst many people know about materials such as graphene and hexagonal boron nitride, bismuthene is a lesser known 2D material. In this article, we look at what bismuthene is, it’s properties, and the potential applications it could be used in.

By Liam Critchley 16 Apr 2018

A Comparison Between Phosphorene and Molybdenite as 2D Semiconductors

The applications of 2D materials is one that is growing. Being used as a semiconducting material is one of the most common ways in which 2D materials are exploited.

By Liam Critchley 16 Apr 2018

Is Graphene Bulletproof?

As well as the high electrical and thermal conductivities due to the atomic lattice, graphene is incredibly strong.

By Thomas Hornigold 16 Apr 2018

What is X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)?

XRF uses X-ray beams to identify and quantify elements by detecting secondary X-rays emitted from samples.

From Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science 16 Apr 2018

What is Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)?

OES provides precise elemental analysis of metals, from Lithium to Uranium, using visible to UV light emission from electrically excited atoms.

From Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science 16 Apr 2018

3D Printed Homes - The Developments in the Field

Patented by American engineer Chuck Hull in 1986, 3D printing is poised to revolutionize everything from medicine to music. Recently, there have been significant advances in using 3D printing technology to build structures that could inhabited like conventional homes.

By Brett Smith 5 Oct 2018

Using SpyroCor Inserts to Improve Radiant Tube Furnace Efficiency

The SpryoCor™ are radiant tube inserts and a signature product of Spin-Works. When used, they create a uniform temperature in a furnace’s hot zone and therefore minimize the issue of exhaust leg ‘cold spots.’

From Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories 16 Apr 2018

Lower Costs with LIBS - A Guide

Hitachi's Vulcan LIBS analyzer offers lower ownership costs than XRF, with no regulatory compliance or training needed and durable, non-consumable parts.

From Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science 16 Apr 2018