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Brick Walls and Brickwork - Iron Stains

Iron or rust stains on bricks appears as a yellow to deep brown discolouration.

8 May 2002

Brick Walls and Brickwork - Vanadium Staining

Vanadium staining on bricks looks like a green algae deposit. It is caused by leaching of salts vanadium salts from within the brick.

8 May 2002

Brick Walls and Brickwork - Efflorescence

Efflorescence is brought about by the deposition of soluble salts on the surface of bricks and brickwork. Its appearance, causes and remedies are described.

8 May 2002

Aluminium Packaging (Focus on Europe)

Aluminium packaging has many advantages over other forms of packaging. Consequently, aluminium foil and cans are used in a range of industries including food, beverage and pharmaceuticals. Its application, consumption, markets etc are covered, with figures provided for Europe.

From European Aluminium Association 7 May 2002

Mountaineering Equipment - Harnesses, Karabiners and Anchors

In sports such as mountaineering, abseiling and rock climbing people place their lives in the hands of their equipment. For this reason, the materials must perform. In this article, harnesses, karabiners and anchors are examined including design, manufacture and material properties.

3 May 2002

Mountaineering Equipment - Ropes

In sports such as mountaineering, rock climbing and abseiling, participants lives depend on materials. The development, standards, requirements and materials used for ropes are all covered.

3 May 2002

Aluminium Casting Techniques - Sand Casting and Die Casting Processes

Aluminium casting processes such as sand casting and die casting processes including gravity casting, high and low pressure die casting, vacuum die casting and squeeze casting are all described.

From European Aluminium Association 3 May 2002

Brick Walls - Mortar and Mortar Joints in Brick Walls

Mortar is the material that holds bricks together in a brick structure such as a wall.

3 May 2002

Aluminium Recycling

Have you ever wondered what kind of aluminium is recycled, how it is processed, what it gets made into or how much is recycled? This article addresses all these issues, with a focus on the European aluminium industry.

From European Aluminium Association 3 May 2002

Silica - Fumed Silica (Silicon Dioxide)

Fumed silica is a useful additive for liquid and solid systems. It provides useful rheological properties such as thixotropy and controlled drying as well as hindering the settling of pigments. It also aids the flow of powders and prevents caking.

2 May 2002

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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

Brick Walls and Brickwork - Iron Stains

Brick Walls and Brickwork - Vanadium Staining

Brick Walls and Brickwork - Efflorescence

Aluminium Packaging (Focus on Europe)

Mountaineering Equipment - Harnesses, Karabiners and Anchors

Mountaineering Equipment - Ropes

Aluminium Casting Techniques - Sand Casting and Die Casting Processes

Brick Walls - Mortar and Mortar Joints in Brick Walls

Aluminium Recycling

Silica - Fumed Silica (Silicon Dioxide)

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Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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