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  • Geopolymers with the Potential for Use as Refractory Castables
    Article - 9 Jan 2006
    A geopolymer was prepared by dissolving metakaolinite in a solution of K2SiO3 and KOH and curing at 80C for 24 h. The open porosity of the material was ~38% at 1000C, which is sufficiently porous for...
  • Strontium - Occurrence, Extraction, Properties, and Applications
    Article - 7 Feb 2003
    In 1790, Strontium (Sr) was discovered by Adair Crawford. However, only in 1808, the element was isolated through electrolysis by Davy.
  • Yttrium - History, Occurrence, Properties and Applications
    Article - 12 Sep 2002
    The discover, occurence and production of yttrium are outlined. Key properties are covered and applications of the pure metal and important ytrrium-containing compounds are described. A detialed...
  • An Introduction to Scandium
    Article - 6 Jun 2002
    Nilson discovered scandium (Sc) in 1876. The material was detected in the minerals gadolinite and euxenite.
  • Uranium
    Article - 23 Jul 2001
    Uranium is a heavy, silver-white metal resembling nickel. It is malleable, ductile, slightly paramagnetic and pyrophoric when finely divided. Its main uses are as a nuclear fuel, radioactive isotope...
  • A Background to Silicon and its Applications
    Article - 20 Jul 2001
    Silicon is synthesized commercially by heating carbon and silica in an electric furnace, using carbon electrodes.
  • Gold - Properties and Applications of Gold
    Article - 20 Jul 2001
    Gold is most widely known as a precious metal due to its high lustre and chemical inertness. It is also used for coinage, ornaments, jewellery, gilding, textile industry, radiation control,...
  • A Powerful Passion for Battery Chemistry
    Article - 23 Aug 2024
    A greener future relies on sustainable battery technology. Simon Engelke is determined to disrupt the status quo by challenging our understanding of battery chemistry.
  • Using Ion Chromatography for Water Resources Management
    Article - 18 Jul 2024
    In this interview, AZoMaterials speaks with Ms. Saba Adil about why Metrohm's Ion Chromatography System is key to achieving the quality and precision required for the National Center for Water...
  • Microscopy & Microanalysis of Cadmium Plated Steel Landing Gear Components
    Article - 24 Jun 2024
    Due to their increased environmental exposure, aircraft landing gears are particularly vulnerable to corrosion. This article from Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses the microscopy and microanalysis of...

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