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  • Vinyl (Poly Vinyl Chloride) in Automotive Applications
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Vinyl has many uses in cars and is used for several reasons. This article covers some of its uses.
  • Vinyl Misconceptions
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Despite its wide acceptance, vinyl is a somewhat misunderstood material. Some of the misconceptions associated with vinyl are dealt with.
  • Vinyl - Benefits and Safety
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    The simple answer to the question "is vinyl safe?" is yes. It even has medical applications. Scientists have also failed to find a link between vinyl chloride and human illnesses such as liver cancer.
  • Electron Beam Curing of Composites
    Article - 7 Sep 2001
    Electron beam curing is a viable and advantageous alternative to thermal curing for polymer matrix composites. Although it requires special materials it is faster, cheaper, can be used on thicker...
  • Solders - An Overview
    Article - 27 Aug 2001
    Development of solder technology is being driven by miniaturisation. Surface mount technology now dominates and demands on solders are changing. Solders are now part of the mechanical bond as well as...
  • Surface Treatments for Ceramics
    Article - 27 Aug 2001
    Surface treatments such as ion implantation, ion beam mixing, laser processing, PVD, CVD and laser alloying are being applied to monolithic ceramic materials to improve surface properties so that they...
  • Steels Challenge Alternative Materials in the Automotive Industry
    Article - 6 Jun 2001
    Developments in the steel industry are helping stave off challenges from alternative materials such as aluminium and plastics in the automotive industry. Steel still dominates for many reasons which...
  • MMCs, an Alternative Material for Railway Car Braking Systems
    Article - 30 May 2001
    Aluminium based metal matrix composites have been shown to be a superior material for railway car brake disks compared to conventional iron items. This case study looks at thermal characteristics,...
  • Parylenes - Protection by Polymer
    Article - 3 Apr 2001
    Parylenes (or parxylylenes)are a family of polymers that can be used as a protective coating. They can be used for protection of artefacts as well as in the electronics and medical industries.
  • Polyurethanes - An Introduction
    Article - 26 Mar 2001
    An introductory article on polyurethanes. It briefly defines what they are and what they are used for, what forms they can take, uses, advantages and disadvantages.

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