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$Refractories - An Overview$

Refractories - An Overview

Refractories are defined and aspects such as refractoriness, operating conditions, porosity and forms are explored. Their application in furnace linings is also explained.

14 Feb 2001

Thermoplastics - An Introduction

Engineering thermoplastics are generally amorphous or semi-crystalline. The differences between these two types of materials are explained.

From Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd 14 Feb 2001

Positive Temperature Co-Efficient of Resistivity (PTCR) Materials - An Overview

There are materials that exhibit a rapid rise in resistivity when heated above the Curie temperature. Generally ceramics with a titanate structure, they are used in temperature control applications.

14 Feb 2001

Magneto-Strictors - An Overview

This article discusses magneto-strictors, their applications and capaiblities.

13 Feb 2001

Copper Alloys - Brasses

Brasses are alloys of copper and zinc (generally 5 to 40%). They are used for high pressure gas valves, gilding metals, plumbing systems and heat exchangers.

From Sai Industries 7 Feb 2001

Copper and Low Alloyed Coppers

This article provides an overview of pure copper and the major copper low alloyed grades and applications.

7 Feb 2001

A Guide to Copper Alloys and Copper Nickel Alloys

Also known as cupro-nickels, they have compositions from 10% nickel to 45% nickel. Due to the large range of alloys, they display a range of different properties and applications. This article outlines the major alloy types and typical applications such as condensors, automotive, marine, etc.

7 Feb 2001

Copper Alloys - Nickel Silvers

This article discusses the properties and application of nickel silvers, a copper alloy.

7 Feb 2001

Magnesia - Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Properties & Applications

Magnesia is a highly refractory ceramic material. Applications include refractory bricks and shapes, crucibles, cements, heating elements, crushable bushes, thermocouple tubes, brake linings, plasma display screens and substrates for thin film formation.

From Goodfellow 6 Feb 2001

Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) Properties and Applications

Silicon nitride (Si3N4) comes in forms such as reaction bonded, sintered and hot pressed. Excellent thermo mechanical properties have seen this material used for engine parts, bearings, metal machining and other industrial applications.

From International Syalons 6 Feb 2001

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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

Refractories - An Overview

Thermoplastics - An Introduction

Positive Temperature Co-Efficient of Resistivity (PTCR) Materials - An Overview

Magneto-Strictors - An Overview

Copper Alloys - Brasses

Copper and Low Alloyed Coppers

A Guide to Copper Alloys and Copper Nickel Alloys

Copper Alloys - Nickel Silvers

Magnesia - Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Properties & Applications

Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) Properties and Applications

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

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What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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