All materials are subject to fatigue and environmental wear and tear, which causes them to degrade over time. This affects the properties of the material and eventually leads to their failure.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
12 Mar 2020
This article looks at the key developments of polymer science in the last 100 years since it was first discovered by German chemist Hermann Staudinger.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
12 Mar 2020
Sialon and silicon nitride-based technical ceramics offer significant efficiency improvements across a wide range of industrial processes and applications. Find out how, with International Syalons.
For many years, carbon-fiber composites have been the materials of focus for the design and manufacture of aircraft and aerospace components. While they have received success and widespread adoption, a new breed of materials has begun to disrupt the sector.
By Sarah Moore
6 Mar 2020
Chromatography is an analytical technique that is used to separate and analyze complex mixtures. Chromatography works by distributing the components of a mixture between two phases, known as the stationary phase and the mobile phase.
By Louise Saul
5 Mar 2020
Additive manufacturing is not only revolutionizing the way industries are manufacturing their products, but it is also opening new avenues of possibility in terms of what can be created and what solutions can be innovated.
By Sarah Moore
5 Mar 2020
Today’s modern electronic devices are demanding greater energy storage to carry out increasingly complex tasks. They also need to be super flexible and durable without sacrificing performance.
By Sarah Moore
5 Mar 2020
Cadmium is carcinogenic and compunds of cadmium are known to be toxic. It is used in solders, as an alloying element and electroplating. Cadmium compounds are used for pigments, televisions and semiconductor production.
Calcium is a hard alkaline earth metal and is the fifth most abundant in the Earth’s crust. It is used as cleanser and deoxidiser for non-ferrous metals, an alloying element and a 'getter'. Calcium compounds are used for polishing agents, disinfectants, special steels and cements.
Industry is always keen to seek out cost-effective practices to compete and survive. Recognising this trend, publications from the Copper Development Association (CDA) have emphasised production and lifetime economies as a paramount advantage.