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Silicone Rubber

Silicones are polymers with a Si-O-Si backbone. There are different types depending on functional groups in the structure and curing mechanisms. Key properties include thermal stability, chemical stability, electrical insulation and low toxicity. Main applications are flexible seals, o-rings etc.

From Goodfellow 25 Sep 2001

Carbon - Graphite Materials

These materials combine the strength, hardness and wear resistance of carbon with the corrosion resistance and self lubricating properties of graphite. They can be impregnated with various materials to enhance its properties and used in applications where traditional lubrication is unsuitable.

From Goodfellow 29 May 2001

Polyamide 6/6 - Nylon 6/6 - PA 6/6

Strongest aliphatic Nylon. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties for this thermoplastic.

From Goodfellow 16 May 2001

Polyamide 11 - Nylon 11 - PA 11

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

11 May 2001

Gold - Properties and Uses - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Atomic, electrical, mechanical, physical and thermal properties of gold are provided. Some chemical properties are also provided, while some applications are mentioned.

From Goodfellow 5 May 2003

Silver - Applications and Properties of Silver

Silver metal in its pure state has a brilliant white metallic lustre and it is a little harder than gold and is very ductile and malleable. It has 3 commercial types and applications in jewellery, silverware, electrical contacts, coinage, photography, mirrors, dentistry, etc

From Goodfellow 21 Jul 2001

Titanium Alloys - Titanium/Palladium Alloys Grade 11 and Grade 17

Titanium palladium alloys are a family of corrosion resistant alloys, while mechanical properties are very similar to commercially pure titanium. The addition of ruthenium in place of palladium produces similar properties. A detailed list of properties is supplied.

From Goodfellow 23 Aug 2002

Iridium - Properties and Applications

Iridium competes for the title of the densest material known to man. It is hard and brittle and is also one of the most corrosion resistant metals known. Its occurrence, properties and applications are described.

From Goodfellow 15 Oct 2002

Tungsten (W) - Properties, Applications

A comprehensive overview of tungsten including history, occurrence, deposits, supply, mining and benficiation, prising, processing, recycling, toxicity and applications.

From Goodfellow 21 Jan 2002

Supplier Data - Polyetherimide ( PEI ) ( Goodfellow )

Polyetherimide (PEI) is a high performance thermoplastic with properties similar to polyetheretherketone. Mechanical, physical, thermal, electrical and chemical resistance data are provided.

5 Mar 2003