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Boron Carbide ( B4C ) - Hot-Pressed Boron Carbide - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Boron carbide is one of the hardest materials known to man. Chemical, electrical, physical, mechanical and thermal properties are listed.

6 Jan 2004

Zirconia - Zirconium Oxide - Stabilised with Magnesia ZrO2 / MgO - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Zirconias partially stabilised with magnesia have excellent mechanical properties at high temperatures and are relatively inert to hostile environments. Chemical, mechanical, physical and thermal properties are listed.

7 Jan 2004

Silicon Carbide ( SiC ) - Hot Pressed Silicon Carbide - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Hot Pressed Silicon Carbide is a high density, high strength material which has been used in refractory applications. Chemical, electrical, mechanical, physical and thermal properties are provided.

6 Jan 2004

Macor (Machinable Glass Ceramic) - An Overview

Macor is a tradename owned by Corning for a garde of machinable glass ceramic. It can be machined using high speed steel and carbide tools using conventional techniques. Other key properties, composition and applications are briefly outlined.

28 May 2002

Polystyrene - High Impact Conductive Polystyrene - Properties - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Some electrical, mechanical and physical data is provided for high impact conductive polystyrene.

26 May 2003

Supplier Data - Osmium (Os) (Goodfellow)

Osmium is a member of the platinum group of metals. Its abundance, occurence, extraction and applications are outlined. Mechanical, physical, electrical, thermal and atomic properties are also covered.

11 Feb 2003

Polyphenylene Sulphide - PPS 40% Glass Fibre Reinforced

Polytetrafluoroethylene - PTFE 25% Glass Fibre Filled

7 Sep 2001

Polytetrafluoroethylene - PTFE 25% Glass Fibre Filled

Exhibits improved wear than unmodified PTFE, however is more expensive. Used in wear applications and the like.

5 Sep 2001

Macor (Machinable Glass Ceramic) - Typical Properties

Typical mechanical, thermal, electrical and chemical properties of Macor are provided and presented in easy to read tables.

7 Jun 2002

Supplier Data - Thorium (Th) (Goodfellow)

The occurrence and extraction of thorium are outlined. The electrical, mechanical, thermal and physical properties of thorium are also listed. The main application of thorium is nuclear reactor fuel.

6 Feb 2003