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Actinium occurs naturally in association with uranium minerals. Actinium-227 is a decay product of uranium-235. It is commercially vauable as a source of neutrons.

17 Jul 2001

New Products: Steels for High Speed Laser Cutting

SSAB Swedish Steel's Domex hot-rolled cold forming steel has been found to to posess propertuies that nake it suited to high speed, high quality laser cutting. It has also been found to be less expensive that other special laser steels. Posted April 2000

From SSAB Swedish Steel Ltd 22 Jun 2001

Lighter Steel Closure Panels for Cars

Using materials such as high strength steels and steel sandwich panels in conjunction with processes such as hydroforming, laser welding etc, the weight of components such as doors, bonnets, bootlids and tailgates was able to be reduced by over 20%, with no loss of mechanical properties.

21 Jun 2001

Superplastic Forming for Morgan

Morgan cars recently introduced body parts manufactured from superplastically formed aluminium. Use of SPF aluminium offers many advantages over the traditional steel items. Apart from the benefits associated with aluminium, these include repeatability, improved quality of fit and surface finish.

20 Jun 2001

Low Cost Iron-Based Alloy for Valve Inserts

A new iron-based alloy (W77T6) has been developed for valve seat inserts. It evolved as an economical alternative to cobalt-based alloys which gained favour when new fuels were introduced that burned hotter and cleaner.

20 Jun 2001

Surface Hardening by Ion Implantation

The process of ion implantation is explained and how it is able to form hard, wear resistant surfaces, and ultimately extend component life times.

19 Jun 2001

Condoms - An Overview

Everything you need to know about condoms including history and origins, production, materials (natural rubber and synthetics such as latex and polyurethanes), testing methods, barrier properties, failures, allergic reactions and sexually transmitted diseases.

14 Jun 2001

Rheology Testing for Ceramics

Rheology testing of ceramic materials can now be performed and applied to production situations such as extrusion processes. This device has been designed for applications from earthenware to advanced ceramic injection moulding.

12 Jun 2001

Heat Treatment of Steels - The Processes

Softening processes such as annealing and normalising, and hardening processes such as hardening, tempering, thermochemical processes, carburising, nitriding and boronising are all explained.

9 Jun 2001

Thermal Spraying - An Introduction

Thermal spraying is a generic name for a range of coating processes in which molten particles are accelerated toward a substrate using a variety of energy sources. The general process is defined and factors such as coating formation, adhesion, processes and applications are covered.

9 Jun 2001

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.

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Actinium

New Products: Steels for High Speed Laser Cutting

Lighter Steel Closure Panels for Cars

Superplastic Forming for Morgan

Low Cost Iron-Based Alloy for Valve Inserts

Surface Hardening by Ion Implantation

Condoms - An Overview

Rheology Testing for Ceramics

Heat Treatment of Steels - The Processes

Thermal Spraying - An Introduction

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The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

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The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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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?

Latest Articles

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

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