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Buckytubes - Understanding Their Amazing Properties

If the structure of carbon fullerenes and buckytubes is not fascinating enough, add their amazing properties. Many of these stem from their defect free structure. Mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of Buckytubes are described.

27 Feb 2002

Buckytubes - An Additive For Plastics

The addition of buckytubes to polymer matrices can introduce fascinating mechanical, electrical and thermal properties as well as opening the door to a range of new applications. These new applications are explored as well as design limitations.

27 Feb 2002

Buckytubes - History and Development

Buckytubes are a type of fullerene or perfect carbon structure. The discovery, evolution and structure of single and multiwall buckytubes are considered. Advantages over other materials including molecular invariance are also explained.

27 Feb 2002

Zinc Rich Paint versus Hot Dip Galvanising

The debate over which of these coatings offers better protection has raged for years. While no direct comparison can be made the subject is discussed and the merits and problems associated with zinc rich paints covered.

26 Feb 2002

Buckytubes - General Properties and Safety Data

Properties of carbon buckytubes such as chemical identifiers, composition, potential hazards, fire fighting measures and physical and chemical properties are outlined.

20 Feb 2002

Capacitors - Specifying Replacement Parts

So, what do you do when it comes time to replace old capacitors no longer available. This article tells you what you need to know and explains things like test voltage, safety margins, dissipation factors, high voltage AC capacitors etc, taking into account changes to the capacitor industry.

From Plastic Capacitors Inc 18 Feb 2002

Stainless Steel - Life Cycle Costing

Life cycle costing is a method for justifying materials choices for applications. It takes into account cost, fabrication and installation, maintenance, replacement costs, production losses and residual scrap value. A stainless steel case study is presented.

15 Feb 2002

Silicon Carbide - SiAlON Bonded Silicon Carbide

SiAlON bonded silcon carbide materials are used for refractory applications.

15 Feb 2002

Titanium - Introduction to Corrosion

Corrosion resistance is one of titanium's most attractive features. Reasons and mechanisms for this are explained.

14 Feb 2002

Titanium - Surface Treatments and Cleaning

Surface treatments are applied to titanium for a variety of reasons such as prevention of galling. Recommendations are also made for acid and brush cleaning of titanium components.

14 Feb 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

Buckytubes - Understanding Their Amazing Properties

Buckytubes - An Additive For Plastics

Buckytubes - History and Development

Zinc Rich Paint versus Hot Dip Galvanising

Buckytubes - General Properties and Safety Data

Capacitors - Specifying Replacement Parts

Stainless Steel - Life Cycle Costing

Silicon Carbide - SiAlON Bonded Silicon Carbide

Titanium - Introduction to Corrosion

Titanium - Surface Treatments and Cleaning

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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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