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  • Lead - An Introduction
    Article - 28 Jul 2001
    Although lead occurs as such in nature, it is rare. Lead is chiefly obtained from galena (PbS) through the process of roasting.
  • Aluminium Nitride / Aluminum Nitride (AlN) - Properties and Applications
    Article - 26 Jul 2001
    This article provides details on how aluminium nitride is produced, key properties and its applications, including microelectronics.
  • Uranium
    Article - 23 Jul 2001
    Uranium is a heavy, silver-white metal resembling nickel. It is malleable, ductile, slightly paramagnetic and pyrophoric when finely divided. Its main uses are as a nuclear fuel, radioactive isotope...
  • A Background to Silicon and its Applications
    Article - 20 Jul 2001
    Silicon is synthesized commercially by heating carbon and silica in an electric furnace, using carbon electrodes.
  • Gold - Properties and Applications of Gold
    Article - 20 Jul 2001
    Gold is most widely known as a precious metal due to its high lustre and chemical inertness. It is also used for coinage, ornaments, jewellery, gilding, textile industry, radiation control,...
  • An Insight to Beryllium
    Article - 20 Jul 2001
    Beryllium is a high melting point metal with low density. It is commonly alloyed with copper, aluminium and nickel. Other applications include aerospace, gyroscopes, radiation detectors and other...
  • Materials Property Glossary
    Article - 16 Jul 2001
    Definitions of material properties covered in AZoM Property Tables. Properties covered include mechanical, physical, thermal, electrical and environmental properties.
  • Superplastic Forming for Morgan
    Article - 20 Jun 2001
    Morgan cars recently introduced body parts manufactured from superplastically formed aluminium. Use of SPF aluminium offers many advantages over the traditional steel items. Apart from the benefits...
  • Titanium for Automotive Applications
    Article - 20 Jun 2001
    The automotive applications of titanium and its alloys follow logically from high strength, low density and, low modulus, and they have excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation.
  • Surface Hardening by Ion Implantation
    Article - 19 Jun 2001
    The process of ion implantation is explained and how it is able to form hard, wear resistant surfaces, and ultimately extend component life times.

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