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Steels - An Introduction to Heat Treatment

Heat treating carbon steels brings about changes in the microstructure of the steel. These are a function of factors such as cooling rates and will dictate the properties of the steel.

24 Apr 2001

Aluminium - The Resource

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 process developments.

23 Apr 2001

Alkyd - Short Glass Fibre Reinforced

Short glass fibre reinforcement leads to low mould shrinkage compared to other alkyd grades. Relative advantages and disadvantages listed together with a summary property table.

23 Apr 2001

Alkyd - Mineral Filled

Lowest density when compared with other modified grades of alkyd. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties.

23 Apr 2001

Alkyd

A brief overview of the relative advantages and disadvantages of the Alkyd family of thermosetting polymers.

23 Apr 2001

Thermoset Composites - An Introduction

This article briefly describes what thermoset composites are, provides properties of some common examples and outlines design considerations and market trends.

20 Apr 2001

Rubbers and Elastomers - Natural and Synthetic Rubbers

Important types of elastomers such as natural and various synthetic rubbers (eg butadiene and acrylo nitrile butadiene) are described in this article.

20 Apr 2001

Steels - Work Hardening of Engineering Steels

Work hardening is the resistance to of a material to plastic flow. Within certain limits, it can improve the mechanical properties of carbon steels.

17 Apr 2001

Corrosion Resistant, Non-Stick Surfaces Applied in a Single Step

A novel coating material, "Armoloy", can be applied to materials to give them a hard, low friction and corrosion resistant surface.

12 Apr 2001

Steels - Alloy Steels

This article outlines the effects on steel of the addition of elements including chromium, nickel, vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, boron, cobalt, titanium, aluminium, manganese, and silicon.

12 Apr 2001

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Latest Articles

Steels - An Introduction to Heat Treatment

Aluminium - The Resource

Alkyd - Short Glass Fibre Reinforced

Alkyd - Mineral Filled

Alkyd

Thermoset Composites - An Introduction

Rubbers and Elastomers - Natural and Synthetic Rubbers

Steels - Work Hardening of Engineering Steels

Corrosion Resistant, Non-Stick Surfaces Applied in a Single Step

Steels - Alloy Steels

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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