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Diamond (C) - Properties and Applications

Diamond is the hardest material known to man. It also has other properties that make it a useful engineering material such as a low co-efficient of friction and high thermal conductivity. As such it is used in cutting tools, heat sinks, semiconductors, optical components etc.

From Goodfellow 3 Apr 2001

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) - Properties and Applications - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Chemical, electrical, mechanical, physical and thermal properties are listed for polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) in bulk and monofilament forms. Applications are also provided for this material which has similarities to polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

From Goodfellow 26 May 2003

Barium Titanate (BaTiO3) - Properties and Applications

Barium Titanate (BaTiO3) is most often used as a semiconductor, doped with small quantities of metals. Other properties of barium titanate are also described.

From Goodfellow 7 Jan 2004

Polyamide 6 - Nylon 6 - PA 6

Easier to process than Nylon 6/6 (castable). Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties for this thermoplastic.

From Goodfellow 12 May 2001

Carbon/Epoxy Composite Materials - Properties - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Thermal and mechanical properties are provided for carbon / epoxy composite materials in forms such as sheet, tube and rod.

From Goodfellow 22 May 2003

Titanium Dioxide - Titania ( TiO2)

Two main types of titanium dioxide are used industrially, rutile and anatase. Due to poor mechaincal properties they are generally used for optical properties as pigments for paints, plastics, ceramic glazes and enamels etc. Other uses include oxygen sensors, photovoltaics and antimicrobial coatings

From Goodfellow 11 Jan 2002

Low Density Polyethylene - LDPE

Cheap, good chemical resistance. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties for this thermoplastic.

From Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd 11 May 2001

High Density Polyethylene - HDPE

Good low temperature impact resistance. Excellent chemical resistance. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties for this thermoplastic.

From Goodfellow 11 May 2001

Gold - The Relationship between Purity, Carats and Fineness

Gold is a soft metal with a characteristic yellow color. It is also the most malleable and ductile of all elements. Except for aqua regia", HNO3/HCl, gold is not affected by water, air, acids, and alkalis. The fact that this metal is chemically unreactive means that it is usually found in its natural state.

From Goodfellow 26 Mar 2004

Lithium Fluoride (LiF) - Properties and Applications

Lithium fluoride (LiF) is commonly used as a flux and has excellent UV transmittance properties. Other applications are briefly outlined and properties are listed.

From Goodfellow 27 Jan 2004