Search

Sort by: More Search Options
Results 451 - 460 of 2514 for ALUMINUM
  • Copper Computer Chips
    Article - 29 Aug 2001
    Using a proprietary production process involving multilayers of copper, a new generation of computer chip is being produced. These overcome the poisoning effects of copper on silicon and have superior...
  • An Insight to Beryllium
    Article - 20 Jul 2001
    Beryllium is a high melting point metal with low density. It is commonly alloyed with copper, aluminium and nickel. Other applications include aerospace, gyroscopes, radiation detectors and other...
  • MMCs, an Alternative Material for Railway Car Braking Systems
    Article - 30 May 2001
    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,...
  • Titanium Diboride (TiB2) - Properties and Applications
    Article - 18 May 2001
    TiB2 is an extremely hard material with an extremely high melting point. These properties lend it to uses as ballistic armour, cathodes in Hall-Heroult cells for aluminium smelting as well as seals...
  • Steels - Alloy Steels
    Article - 12 Apr 2001
    This article outlines the effects on steel of the addition of elements including chromium, nickel, vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, boron, cobalt, titanium, aluminium, manganese, and silicon.
  • Advanced Materials take on Tennis
    Article - 26 Mar 2001
    The evolution of the tennis racket, from early wooden models through to modern day composites is described, as well as considering the potential use of piezoelectrics in the future.
  • Dental Tools - CVD Derived Hard Coatings for Dental Tools
    Article - 15 Mar 2001
    Chemical vapour deposition (CVD) offers a viable alternative to diamond coating for dental tools. Coatings such as titanium nitride can be deposited and will not erode away as do bonded diamond...
  • Powder Metallurgy - Powder Production
    Article - 28 Feb 2001
    Powders suitable for powder metallurgy processes can be manufactured using techniques such as reduction of oxides, atomisation, production from carbonyl derivitives, electrolytic production and...
  • Advanced Materials for Gas Turbine Engines - Fan Blades
    Article - 26 Feb 2001
    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.
  • An Introduction to Advanced Materials for Gas Turbine Engines
    Article - 26 Feb 2001
    Developments in advanced materials over the years have contributed to the spectacular progress in the thrust-to-weight ratio of the aero gas turbine.

Sponsored Content

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

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?

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.

Terms

While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical professional before acting on any information provided.

Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their privacy principles.

Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential information.

Read the full Terms & Conditions.

Provide Feedback