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Polymethylpentene - TPX

TPX has a very low density (0.83g/cm3) and is transparent. Has a reasonably high continuous use temperature (approx. 75°C (170°F)) and may be autoclaved for sterilisation. Good high frequency electrical properties.

10 Sep 2001

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - ABS Generic

Thermoplastic. Good hardness for a plastic accompained by good toughness. Good processability. Poor solvent and fatigue resistance. Advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed.

4 May 2001

Boron Nitride ( BN ) - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Boron nitride is available in three forms, hot pressed, pyrolytic and hot isostatically pressed. Chemical, electrical, mechanical, physical and thermal properties are listed.

6 Jan 2004

Improving and Protecting Industrial Applications With Anti-Fouling CVD Coatings

In this interview, Dr David Smith, R&D Manager from Silcotek talks to AZoM about their range of anti fouling and coking solutions that can help many applications and industries.

From SilcoTek 2 Jan 2018

Carbon Fibre / Vinylester Matrix Composite - Properties - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Properties of vinylester matrix reinforced with carbon fibre rod and tube are provided.

26 May 2003

Potassium Aluminosilicate - Muscovite Mica - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Mica is a naturally occurring mineral and as such its exact composition varies between grades. Chemical, electrical, mechanical, physical and thermal properties are provided.

6 Jan 2004

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