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Carbon Mechanical Seals

Carbon is often used in mechanical seals for its self lubricating properties. Other beneficial properties include chemical resistance and moderately high operating temperatures.

26 Feb 2001

Mechanical Seals - an Introduction

Mechanical seals are important in many industries such as process, automotive and aerospace. This article looks at classes of seals, materials selection, surface finish and design.

26 Feb 2001

Advanced Materials for High Pressure Compressors

Materials evolution (titanium and nickel alloys) and hence property evolution are covered.

26 Feb 2001

Advanced Materials for Gas Turbine Engines - Fan Blades

Materials such as titanium alloys (Ti6Al4V) and the evolution of turbine blade design are described. Future materials devlopments such as the move to carbon composites are also discussed.

26 Feb 2001

An Introduction to Advanced Materials for Gas Turbine Engines

Developments in advanced materials over the years have contributed to the spectacular progress in the thrust-to-weight ratio of the aero gas turbine.

26 Feb 2001

An Overview of Biomaterials

The different types of biomaterials and their classifications (inert, active and resorbable) are defined and key properties are given.

26 Feb 2001

Hydroxyapatite - Properties and Applications

Hydroxyapatite is a calcium phosphate ceramic that is used as a biomaterial. It one of few materials that elicit an active response in the body and bonds directly to bone. It is also the mineral component of bone and as such is readily accepted by the human body.

23 Feb 2001

Hydrogen Damage - Metallic Corrosion

Hydrogen damage occurs when hydrogen gas diffuses into the structure of metallic materials. This may occur in sour gas atmospheres due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide.

22 Feb 2001

An Introduction to Metallic Corrosion

Corrosion can be defined as the electrochemical reaction of a material with its environment which results in a degradation of the properties of the metal. It is a redox process.

21 Feb 2001

Advanced Materials in Jet Engines

The high pressure turbine is a specialty item. Materials such as superalloys, intermetallics and ceramic matrix composites are considered, as is the use of thermal barrier coatings.

From Rhenium Alloys, Inc. 21 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.

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Carbon Mechanical Seals

Mechanical Seals - an Introduction

Advanced Materials for High Pressure Compressors

Advanced Materials for Gas Turbine Engines - Fan Blades

An Introduction to Advanced Materials for Gas Turbine Engines

An Overview of Biomaterials

Hydroxyapatite - Properties and Applications

Hydrogen Damage - Metallic Corrosion

An Introduction to Metallic Corrosion

Advanced Materials in Jet Engines

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

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