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Using Instrumented Indentation and Scratch Testing to Characterize Thermal Spray Coatings

For many years, thermal spray coatings have been employed for improved thermal, wear and corrosion protection in many industrial domains.

From Anton Paar GmbH 22 May 2017

Mechanical Properties Testing of Cementitious Materials

This article focuses on some of the applications being developed by the Civil Engineering Dept at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT.

From Anton Paar GmbH 22 May 2017

Nanoscale Thermal Analysis (nano-TA) to Determine the Thermal Properties of Polyphasic Polymers

Thermal analysis techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and modulated temperature DSC (MDSC), thermomechanical analysis (TMA), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) are proven methods for characterizing the composition and morphology of polymers.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 5 Jun 2017

Using Lorentz Contact Resonance to Determine the Viscoelastic Behaviour of Blended Polymers

This article is about how Lorentz Contact Resonanace can be used to determine the viscoelastic behaviour of blended polymers.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 5 Jun 2017

Semiconductor Analysis – Infrared Analysis of Organic Contaminants at Nanoscale Resolution

Organic based nano-contaminants are a serious defect commonly found in micro-electronics manufacturing processes, including data storage, semiconductor and LED. These kinds of organic contaminants are a serious defectivity problem for Manufacturers because they cause yield problems, and process delays, and they can even lead to scrap product.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 5 Jun 2017

$Using Online Laser Diffraction to Assess Fuel Filter Efficiency$

Using Online Laser Diffraction to Assess Fuel Filter Efficiency

Water in diesel fuel is one of the most common reasons for engine breakdown and its removal is vital for the efficient and safe operation of diesel engines, anywhere they are used.

From Malvern Panalytical 5 May 2017

Using Infrared Spectroscopy to Measure Hydrocarbon Pollution Levels in Water

Nearly 700 million people worldwide do not have access to clean drinking water according to the World Health Organization.

From Specac Ltd 16 May 2017

Powder Coating and Particle Size Measurement

Powder coatings, substances that are decorative, protective, or both, are developed by applying a coating powder to a substrate and then fusing the coating into a continuous film by applying heat or radiant energy.

From Microtrac 12 Jun 2017

Using On-Line Image Analysis to Control the Fertilizer Manufacturing Process

The main ingredients found in synthetically manufactured fertilizers include different types of compounds containing nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and potassium (K). These fertilizers are used to supply nutrients for half the food consumption worldwide.

From Microtrac 12 Jun 2017

Carbonate Binders in Multilayer Piezoelectric Systems

Analysis has been done using QPAC®40 Polypropylene carbonate as a clean burning binder for base metal electrodes in NKN and PZT Piezoelectric systems.

From Empower Materials 27 May 2017