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Using 3D X-Ray Microscopes for Carbon (CO2) Sequestration Experiments

Carbon sequestration experiments have gained momentum as governments worldwide acknowledged them as an environmental initiative. Carbon sequestration shows promise to alleviate climate change by capturing carbon dioxide and preventing its emission into the atmosphere.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

Solder Bump Technologies Analysis Using 3D Metrology

The requirement for faster and more portable devices is increasing the complexity of modern electronics. For this purpose, solder bumps are increasingly deployed in packages and boards as they enable lower thermal resistance and higher I/O density when compared to other electrical interconnection techniques.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) Microstructural Characterization

TBC is an advanced material system demonstrating high chemical stability and low thermal conductivity, which make it to serve as a resistant barrier to protect metal substrates from thermal degradation and oxidation.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

Using 3D X-Ray Microscopy (XRM) to Determine the Morphology of Superconducting Materials (MgB2)

Magnesium diboride (MgB2) is recently recognized as a valuable superconducting material thanks to its high critical temperature. The potential applications of magnesium diboride include advanced MRI instruments, high-efficiency power transmitters, and next generation of electric motors.

From Xradia 22 Apr 2013

Lead Iodide (PbI2) Semiconductors

Lead iodide, also known as plumbous iodide, is a very rarely used compound semiconductor, which appears bright yellow at room temperature.

From Triveni Interchem Pvt. Ltd. 19 Apr 2013

Indium Nitride (InN) Semiconductors

Indium nitride is a small bandgap semiconductor material having potential application in high speed electronics and solar cells.

From Meaglow Ltd. 19 Apr 2013

Indium Phosphide (InP) Semiconductors

Indium phosphide (InP) includes phosphorus and indium and is a binary semiconductor. It has a zincblende crystal structure similar to GaAs and almost all the III-V semiconductors.

From OptoGration Inc. 19 Apr 2013

Silver Sulfide (Ag2S) Semiconductors

Silver sulfide is a dense black solid that is insoluble in all solvents, but is degraded by strong acids. It features a covalent bond, as it is made up of silver and sulfur.

From J & J Materials, Inc. 19 Apr 2013

Gallium Antimonide (GaSb) Semiconductors

Gallium antimonide (GaSb) is a semiconductor made of antimony and gallium belonging to the III to V semiconductor family.

From Qorvo technology 19 Apr 2013

Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) Semiconductors

Cadmium sulfide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CdS. It is a yellow solid and a semiconductor of electricity. It occurs in nature with two different polymorphs, cubic hawleyite and hexagonal greenockite.

From Pascal Engineering, Inc. 19 Apr 2013