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Diallyl Phthalate - DAP

Similar to DAIP, but better resistance to alkalies.
Lower temperature resistance (160°C/320°F compared with 180°C/360°F for DAIP). Tensile strength approximately 10% lower than DAIP.

25 Apr 2001

Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile - ASA

Relative advantages and disadvantages listed together with a summary property table for this thermoplastic.

25 Apr 2001

Advanced Thermoplastic Composites

Matrix and fibre materials are described, as are prepreg forming processes, post impregnation processes and fabrication processes such as tube and rod formation, hydroforming, diaphragm and stretch forming.

24 Apr 2001

Glass Mat Thermoplastic Composites

Matrix materials, fibres and production techniques such as sheet production, random fibre mats, stamping, high speed compression and flow moulding are covered.

24 Apr 2001

Rubbers and Elastomers - An Introduction

Rubbers and elastomers are defined and their characteristic properties outlined including hardness, physical properties, glass transition temperature, crystallisation and high temperature effects.

24 Apr 2001

Rubbers and Elastomers - Applications

Vibration isolation, bridge bearings, suspension bearings and energy absorption applications are covered in detail in this article, while other uses for rubbers are outlined.

24 Apr 2001

Heat Treatment of Steels - An Overview

Properties of steels can be influenced by heat treatments such as annealing, normalising, quenching, tempering, carburising and nitriding. These and other processes are reviewed.

24 Apr 2001

Steels - An Introduction to Heat Treatment

Heat treating carbon steels brings about changes in the microstructure of the steel. These are a function of factors such as cooling rates and will dictate the properties of the steel.

24 Apr 2001

Aluminium - The Resource

Aluminium is one of the most abundant elements in the earths crust. The extraction, refining and environmental impacts of these processes are considered, as are recycling, and future product and process developments.

23 Apr 2001

Alkyd - Short Glass Fibre Reinforced

Short glass fibre reinforcement leads to low mould shrinkage compared to other alkyd grades. Relative advantages and disadvantages listed together with a summary property table.

23 Apr 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

Diallyl Phthalate - DAP

Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile - ASA

Advanced Thermoplastic Composites

Glass Mat Thermoplastic Composites

Rubbers and Elastomers - An Introduction

Rubbers and Elastomers - Applications

Heat Treatment of Steels - An Overview

Steels - An Introduction to Heat Treatment

Aluminium - The Resource

Alkyd - Short Glass Fibre Reinforced

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

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

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

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Advancing Manufacturing: The Impact of Photonics Technology

How to Optimize Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling with Handheld XRF

The Versatility of Non-Contacting Seals in Aerospace

How do Barometric Pressure Sensors Work?

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

1Bilayer Graphene Reveals New Secrets of Lithium-Ion Storage

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

3Chemical ‘Chameleon’ Boosts Rare Earth Purification

4Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Battery Self-Discharge

5New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

6Sustainable Ammonia Production Using Copper-Based Catalysts

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