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  • Copper - Specifications, Properties, Classifications and Classes
    Article - 17 May 2005
    Copper alloys are some of the most versatile materials. The combination of properties like strength, conductivity, corrosion resistance, machinability and ductility make copper suitable for many...
  • Producing Polymers from Waste Sulfur
    Article - 3 Feb 2022
    This article will provide an overview of waste sulfur and explore the concept of producing polymers from this by-product for a more environmental solution.
  • Aluminium - History, Sources, Properties, Forming and Products
    Article - 28 Jul 2006
    This overview on aluminium covers aspects from its discovery, its sources including raw materials, the properties that make it so attractive, common processing techniques and applications.
  • An Overview of Gallium
    Article - 18 Dec 2001
    Gallium is present as a trace element in germanite, sphalerite, diaspore, coal, and bauxite. Although this metal occurs naturally in approximately the same amount as lead, it is extensively dissipated...
  • Properties and Applications of Sialons - A Comprehensive Guide
    Article - 19 Apr 2018
    SiAlONs were developed as a more cost-effective substitute for hot pressed silicon nitride. They should be considered a family of alloys with a broad range of properties.
  • Aluminium - Aluminium Foil Production
    Article - 28 May 2002
    A quick look at the process of manufacturing aluminium foil. Starting from aluminium raw materials, mining, processing, rolling and annealing. Also provided are foil thicknesses for a range of common...
  • Gallium Arsenide - as a Photovoltaic Material
    Article - 4 Jan 2002
    Gallium arsenide is suited to use in solar cells due to its 1.43eV band gap, high absorptivity, insensitivity to heat and resistance to radiation damage. Drawbacks, opprtunities, high-efficiency...
  • Aluminium - The Resource
    Article - 23 Apr 2001
    Aluminium is one of the most abundant elements in the earths crust. The extraction, refining and environmental impacts of these processes are considered, as are recycling, and future product and...
  • An Introduction to Pyrometallurgical Technologies
    Article - 1 Jun 2011
    In this interview, Professor Oleg Ostrovski discusses the pyrometallurgical routes used in the commercial production of steel, aluminium, metallurgical silicon, manganese, chromium, titanium, and many...

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