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CPI and Alcoa to Form Joint Venture for High-End Fabricated Aluminum Products

CPI and Alcoa to Form Joint Venture for High-End Fabricated Aluminum Products

Alcoa and China Power Investment (CPI) have finalized a contract to form a joint venture company for manufacturing high-end fabricated aluminum products. These products are supplied for the China market.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 23 Feb 2012

Sample Preparation Technique for Accurate Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen Analysis

Sample Preparation Technique for Accurate Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen Analysis

Exeter Analytical has developed a reliable sample preparation technique that enables accurate determination of the percentage Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Nitrogen (N) in difficult to analyze volatile samples.

22 Feb 2012

New Boundaries for Controlling Band Gaps in Complex Transition Metal Oxides

New Boundaries for Controlling Band Gaps in Complex Transition Metal Oxides

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have made a novel discovery that has led to the establishment of new boundaries for tuning band gaps in insulating materials.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 22 Feb 2012

Goyal Named 2012 Fellow of the Materials Research Society

Goyal Named 2012 Fellow of the Materials Research Society

Amit Goyal, a materials scientist from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been honored with the title, 2012 Fellow of the Materials Research Society for his research accomplishments as well as exceptional contributions to the improvement of materials research worldwide.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 22 Feb 2012

Report Discusses Peer Reviewed Papers of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology

Report Discusses Peer Reviewed Papers of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology

Research and Markets has added a new report titled ‘Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology’ to its portfolio.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 22 Feb 2012

Study Reveals Understanding Surface Defects is Important to Design Better Fuel Cells

Study Reveals Understanding Surface Defects is Important to Design Better Fuel Cells

Researchers seeking to enhance fuel-cell catalysts made of nanoparticles have discovered that the catalytic activity of nanoparticles can be correlated with the type and count of their surface facets.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 22 Feb 2012

Arkema Expands New Ultra-Flexible PA-Based Material Grade

Arkema Expands New Ultra-Flexible PA-Based Material Grade

Arkema, a chemical producer in France, has extended its range of Rilsan HT (high temperature) by introducing an ultra-flexible grade, which has flexibility similar to polyamide extrusion grades. Rilsan HT is the first flexible material, based on polyphthalamide (PPA) that can be used as a replacement for metal, used in applications of high-temperature tubing.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 22 Feb 2012

Oxford Instruments Plasma Systems to be Used at World Class Quantum Technology Centre

Oxford Instruments Plasma Systems to be Used at World Class Quantum Technology Centre

Lancaster University based in the UK is populating part of its new world-class Lancaster Quantum Technology Centre (LQTC) with Oxford Instruments’ plasma systems as part of its strategy for the development of physical sciences.

From Oxford Instruments Semiconductor 21 Feb 2012

Chomarat to Show Latest Advances in Bi-Angle Carbon Reinforcements at JEC Europe

Chomarat to Show Latest Advances in Bi-Angle Carbon Reinforcements at JEC Europe

C-PLY™ Bi-Angle is a non-woven carbon reinforcement (non crimp fabric, or NCF) that was launched in 2011 by Chomarat in partnership with a research group of manufacturers and academics working under Professor Tsai from Stanford University.

From Chomarat 21 Feb 2012

Steel Research International Journal Gets a Makeover

Steel Research International Journal Gets a Makeover

Wiley-VCH announced a new look for Steel Research International, the flagship journal for metallurgy, steel and related materials.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 21 Feb 2012

Laytec Holds 8th Private Seminar Series in Japan

Laytec Holds 8th Private Seminar Series in Japan

It has become a good Laytec tradition: November, 29th and 30th 2011 for the 8th time LayTec held its private seminar in Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan.

From Laytec - in-situ Monitoring Sensors for Thin-Film Applications 21 Feb 2012

iSmithers Rapra Publishing Launch New Book on Nanofibre Research

iSmithers Rapra Publishing Launch New Book on Nanofibre Research

iSmithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Advances in Nanofibre Research Volume 2.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 21 Feb 2012

Psylotech to Showcase All New 3D Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer at Pittcon

Psylotech to Showcase All New 3D Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer at Pittcon

Psylotech Inc. will have an all new 3D Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) on display at Pittcon in Orlando, FL, March 12-15, 2012.

From Psylotech 21 Feb 2012

ASM Launch New Handbook on Materials Used for Medical Devices

ASM Launch New Handbook on Materials Used for Medical Devices

ASM International announces the release of ASM Handbook® Volume 23: Materials for Medical Devices.

From ASM International 21 Feb 2012

BASF Focuses on Shift to Alternatives for Lead Chromate Pigments

BASF Focuses on Shift to Alternatives for Lead Chromate Pigments

BASF, a chemical company, announced that it will terminate the production of lead chromate pigments by the year end of 2014 and will focus on production and distribution of alternative products globally.

From BASF Corporation 21 Feb 2012

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XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L: Unique EDS Detector for Challenging Applications

XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L: Unique EDS Detector for Challenging Applications

The XFlash FlatQUAD 2L EDS detector combines a four-channel annular design with high signal collection and output count rates up to 4,000,000 cps.

From Bruker Nano GmbH – Electron Microscope Analyzers

LFA 707 StratoFlash® Classic Laser Flash Analyzer

LFA 707 StratoFlash® Classic Laser Flash Analyzer

Measure thermal diffusivity and conductivity across metals, ceramics, polymers and composites with laser flash analysis at temperatures up to 1600 °C.

From NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH

Water and Organic Vapor Sorption with the IGAsorp Ultra

Water and Organic Vapor Sorption with the IGAsorp Ultra

Hiden Isochema's new IGAsorp Ultra is the perfect tool for water and organic vapor sorption.

From Hiden Isochema

Engineering Solutions for Modern Oil and Gas

Engineering Solutions for Modern Oil and Gas

Today's oil and gas engineers are innovating with materials and surface technologies to enhance equipment reliability and address critical industry challenges.

Flare Stacks in Oil & Gas Safety

Flare Stacks in Oil & Gas Safety

Flare system design, informed by API 521, is crucial for safety and emissions control in oil and gas, addressing pressure relief and operational efficiency.

The Carbon Cost: Rethinking Modern Materials

The Carbon Cost: Rethinking Modern Materials

Learn how cement, steel, aluminum, and plastics drive emissions and the most credible pathways to cut them: CCS, hydrogen DRI, inert anodes, and recycling.

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