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Dental Materials

Tooth filling materials such as silver amalgams, resin-based composites and ion-leachable glass cements are covered. Cast metals, bonded restorations, ceramics and composite implant materials are also explained.

2 Jun 2001

Wood-Like Products from Polystyrene

Polystyrene can be made into products with wood-like properties and appearance. These materials have potential application in building in areas such as flooring, cladding, and window and door frames.

1 Jun 2001

Electroplating of Plastics

The stages in producing chrome-like finishes on plastics are described as is the devlopment of the technology. Applications in the automotive industry and domestic fittings indusrty are also examined.

31 May 2001

Chromium Carbides

Chromium carbide compounds are produced by an aluminothermic reaction. They have applications in wear resistant coatings, welding electrodes, thermal spray, cutting tools and can be an alternative for chrome plating.

From Goodfellow 31 May 2001

Novel Ceramic Processing Routes

Novel ceramic processing routes such as sol-gel production of aluminosilicates, core-shell zirconia, single crystal fibre processing and combustion synthesis are examined. The addition of fine powders to refractories and new formulations for whitewares are also looked at.

31 May 2001

Precoated Steels for the Automotive Industry

Precoated steels have gained popularity in the automotive industry as they resist corrosion, reduce the need for protective oils and waxes and can aid production. The processes and applications in the industry are briefly overviewed.

30 May 2001

Conductive Ceramic Composites

Hot pressed composites in the system Al2O3-ZrO2-AlN-SiCw-X where X denotes additions of TiB2, TiC, BN or Nb. They combined electrical conductivity with refractoriness, wear and impact resistance and have potential applications in refractories, anodes, heating elements, sensors and circuit breakers.

30 May 2001

MMCs, an Alternative Material for Railway Car Braking Systems

Aluminium based metal matrix composites have been shown to be a superior material for railway car brake disks compared to conventional iron items. This case study looks at thermal characteristics, disk and pad wear and environmental aspects. Production techniques are also assessed.

30 May 2001

Engineering Seals - Static Joint Design with Reinforced Rubbers

The design of seals is looked into, including gasket design, flange fixation, formed in place gaskets, anaerobic resins, O rings and pipe seals.

29 May 2001

Invar - Nickel Iron Alloy

Invar has the lowest thermal expansion of any known metal or alloy from room temperature up to 230?C. Special low expansion and sealing alloy grades are available. Applications include thermostats, bimetallic strips, cathode ray tubes, telecommunications, aerospace and gas tankers.

29 May 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.

Latest Articles

Dental Materials

Wood-Like Products from Polystyrene

Electroplating of Plastics

Chromium Carbides

Novel Ceramic Processing Routes

Precoated Steels for the Automotive Industry

Conductive Ceramic Composites

MMCs, an Alternative Material for Railway Car Braking Systems

Engineering Seals - Static Joint Design with Reinforced Rubbers

Invar - Nickel Iron Alloy

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

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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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2Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

3Sustainable Ammonia Production Using Copper-Based Catalysts

4Chemical ‘Chameleon’ Boosts Rare Earth Purification

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