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Platinum - History and Investment

With a history much shorter than that of gold, its use and discovery in the 1700's is described. Development of the platinum market through the 1800's and into more modern times is also covered. Applications for this rare precious metal are outlined as its use as a commodity.

From Goodfellow 23 Jan 2002

Zirconium (Zr) Properties & Applications

Zirconium is usually contaminated with hafnium due to their chemical similarity. It is resistant to most solvents and performs well in nuclear reactors, where most zirconium metal is used.

15 Jan 2002

Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Nanophase Technologies Corp have released a new range of zinc oxide nanoparticles. Available in 3 sizes (others available on request), the powders are suited to electronics and personal care, with minimal contamination from heavy metals. Posted Jan 7 2002

From Nanophase Technologies Corporation 14 Jan 2002

Stainless Steel - Cleaning, Care and Maintenance

Stainless steels are generally low in maintenance, although some are required to maximize corrosion resistance and removal of surface contamination.

11 Jan 2002

Stainless Steel - Fabrication

Stainless steels can be fabricated using most conventional techniques, although some different processing parameters may be required compared to plain carbon steels. These are investigated for processes such as drawing, soldering, welding, machining. Work hardening is also covered.

8 Jan 2002

Stainless Steel - Corrosion Resistance

While stainless steels are often used for their corrosion resistance, they do in fact suffer from corrosion under certain circumstances. Modes such as pitting, crevice, stress corrosion cracking, sulfide stress corrosion cracking, integranular, galvanic, contact, passivation and pickling are covered

8 Jan 2002

Stainless Steel - Cryogenic Properties

At cryogenic temperatures austenitic stainless steels have tensile strengths higher than at ambient temperatures, while their toughness is only slightly degraded. Other grades suffer from ductile to brittle transition and are not recommended for use at cryogenic temperatures.

8 Jan 2002

Stainless Steel - High Temperature Resistance

Stainless steels are often used when high-temperature oxidation resistance or hot strength is required.

8 Jan 2002

Photovoltaics - Multijunction Cells

Most PV's use single junctions which limit the amount of energy which can be converted into electricity. One way top get around this is to use two or more differenet cells or multijunction cells. How they work, their construction and materials used are covered.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 8 Jan 2002

Photovoltaics - Concentrator Systems

Concentrators are essentially lenses that help to increase the intensity of the light hitting the PV. Concentrator systems are more complex and actually consist of complex optics. Their makeup, reasons for use and advantages and disadvantages are given in this article.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 8 Jan 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

Platinum - History and Investment

Zirconium (Zr) Properties & Applications

Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Stainless Steel - Cleaning, Care and Maintenance

Stainless Steel - Fabrication

Stainless Steel - Corrosion Resistance

Stainless Steel - Cryogenic Properties

Stainless Steel - High Temperature Resistance

Photovoltaics - Multijunction Cells

Photovoltaics - Concentrator Systems

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