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  • An Insight to Cadmium
    Article - 20 Jul 2001
    In 1817, German chemist Friedrich Strohmeyer discovered cadmium from an impurity of zinc carbonate (ZnCO3). Cadmium derives from the Latin term ‘cadmia’ and the Greek word ‘kadmeia’, which are ancient...
  • Heat Treatment of Steels - The Processes
    Article - 9 Jun 2001
    Softening processes such as annealing and normalising, and hardening processes such as hardening, tempering, thermochemical processes, carburising, nitriding and boronising are all explained.
  • Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber
    Article - 7 Jun 2001
    Hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) is a viable alternative to polychloroprene for many automotive applications such as timing belts, seals and hoses. It has excellent mechanical, thermo-oxidative and...
  • Steels Challenge Alternative Materials in the Automotive Industry
    Article - 6 Jun 2001
    Developments in the steel industry are helping stave off challenges from alternative materials such as aluminium and plastics in the automotive industry. Steel still dominates for many reasons which...
  • Polyurethane Linked to Windscreen Fogging
    Article - 6 Jun 2001
    Fogging of car windscreens has been linked to polyurethanes by analysing the chemicals present on the windscreen. Amines associated with PUs lead to this conclusion, while no evidence was found to...
  • Chromium Carbides
    Article - 31 May 2001
    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...
  • Carbon - Graphite Materials
    Article - 29 May 2001
    These materials combine the strength, hardness and wear resistance of carbon with the corrosion resistance and self lubricating properties of graphite. They can be impregnated with various materials...
  • Invar - Nickel Iron Alloy
    Article - 29 May 2001
    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,...
  • Polyurethanes in Automotive Seating
    Article - 24 May 2001
    Full polyurethane car seats are the future since automotive manufacturers are constantly seeking to reduce the weight of components and cars. This article provides a case study of the material aspects...
  • Materials for Small Commercial Marine Craft
    Article - 23 May 2001
    Aluminium, glass reinforced plastics and fibre reinforced composites are the main materials used in small commercial marine craft. Each of these materials has its place in the industry and its...

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