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Automated Moisture Analysis Using the 774 Oven Sample Processor from Metrohm

The 774 Oven Sample Processor is an automated moisture analysis machine. It can cater for 32 samples and can be software controlled allowing archiving and data manipulation. Unique temperature ramping allows determination of moisture types.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 30 Sep 2002

Kinetic Metalization - A Technology for Low Temperature Spraying of Metal Coatings

Kinetic Metalization is a low-pressure metal coating process that produces dense coatings on metallic or ceramic substrates. The equipment required, coating process, flexibility of the technology and advantages over processes such as thermal spray are covered.

27 Sep 2002

Tennis Balls with Improved Property Retention Thanks to Nanocomposite Coating

Wilson Double Core tennis balls retain their air pressure and bounce longer than conventional tennis balls thanks to a vermiculite containing nanocomposite coating on the inside of the balls. The coating forms a barrier to air permeation leading to property rentention.

27 Sep 2002

Carburising of Steels - Using Mass Flow Controllers to Control Furnace Atmospheres

Poor control over furnace atmosphere can lead to variations in properties of carburised steel products. Using mass flow controllers, furnace atmosphere can be comytrolled with tight tolerances, minimising these variations. How this works is described herein.

26 Sep 2002

Dealing with Used Salt from Salt Bath Furnaces

Heat treatment of metals using salt baths creates a lot of waste salt. Mannings have devised a method of re-using the salt. The method is briefly described, advantages outlined and a case study presented.

26 Sep 2002

Materials Analysis by Single Spark Evaluation Spectroscopy

Single Spark Evaluation provides a fast an economical alternative to conventional metallographic analysis techniques for the determination of chemical composition. The technique is described and how it can be applied to the determination of inclusions and inhomogeneities.

23 Sep 2002

Non-Destructive Testing - Ultrasonic Testing of Adhesively Bonded Automotive Panlels

Use of adhesively bonded panels has been hindered by lack of suitable quality control methods despite advantages over spotwelding. Ultrasonic testing offers a non-destructive method by which bond integrity can be assessed. The method is described and how it can be applied to the automotive industry.

23 Sep 2002

Recycling Automotive Materials - Lead - Acid Batteries and Polyethylene Terapthalate (PET)

Automotive manufacturers are trying to become more environmentally friendly and looking to recycle more motor vehicle parts. This article looks at recycling of lead acid batteries and polyethtylene terapthalate (PET) components.

20 Sep 2002

Degradation of Polymers

Plastics may not be as long lasting as first thought. Recent evidence shows that breakdown of plastics may begin shortly after manufacture. Recognition, deterioration, influencing factors, preservation and solutions to polymer degradation are discussed.

20 Sep 2002

Concrete Roof Tiles

Concrete roof tiles can now be manufactured to look like many other types of roofing materials. Described herein are the origins of concrete roofing, production methods, use of pigments, efflorescence and testing of concrete roof tiles.

18 Sep 2002

Editorial Highlights

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

Automated Moisture Analysis Using the 774 Oven Sample Processor from Metrohm

Kinetic Metalization - A Technology for Low Temperature Spraying of Metal Coatings

Tennis Balls with Improved Property Retention Thanks to Nanocomposite Coating

Carburising of Steels - Using Mass Flow Controllers to Control Furnace Atmospheres

Dealing with Used Salt from Salt Bath Furnaces

Materials Analysis by Single Spark Evaluation Spectroscopy

Non-Destructive Testing - Ultrasonic Testing of Adhesively Bonded Automotive Panlels

Recycling Automotive Materials - Lead - Acid Batteries and Polyethylene Terapthalate (PET)

Degradation of Polymers

Concrete Roof Tiles

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

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SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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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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How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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