Impact resistance refers to a material’s ability to withstand, or absorb the energy of, a sudden impact. Another couple of terms related to impact are toughness and hardness. Toughness refers to a …
Thin and Thick Coatings
Compare and contrast the differences between thin and tick coatings and their benefits. …
Challenges and Opportunities for Powder vs. Liquid Coatings
In this Ask an Expert, Jessica Brenner gives a quick breakdown of both powder and liquid coatings and compares the two materials in order for you to make the best decision for your company's needs. …
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Top Five Materials: December 2021
MC 885401 / Better Plastic Recycling Process from Banyan Sustainable Waste Management Pvt Ltd. An environmentally responsible process that removes over 99% contaminants from ethically sourced, …
Material Profile: Recovery Process for Indium and Copper
Recovery process for indium and copper by Sep-All (MC 919901) is an innovative carbon-negative chemical recovery process for extracting high-quality indium and copper alloys from solder and brass …
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Top Five Materials: August 2021
From a new indium decoration technology used to produce special effects to a nonwoven textile made of sheep wool, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out August's Top 5 and all the …
Material Profile: Aluminium-Foam-Sandwich
AFS® is a single-material sandwich consisting of a foamed aluminum core between two solid aluminum cover layers. MC 912101 / Aluminium-Foam-Sandwich (AFS®) from pohltec metalfoam GmbH This …
A New Generation of Aluminum Is Stronger and Less Carbon-Intensive
New forms of the highly abundant and ubiquitous material double down on its recyclability and explore ways of reducing its carbon footprint. Abundant in the earth’s crust and backed by a robust …
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Top Five Materials: February 2021
From a rainbow of bio-pigments to extra fine stainless steel mesh that feels like water in your hands, Material Library and Online Database continue to grow. Check out the Top Five Material additions …
Material Session 8 / Hard as Nails: Glass, Ceramics, and Metals
Material Sessions is an exciting series dedicated to trends and topics that shape the material world. Each session provides an in-depth look at current and future trends in material …
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Innovative Precious Metal Extraction Methods
The world has an electronic waste problem compounded by consumer demand for the latest electronic gadgets and more countries refusing to import e-waste. Instead of traditional hand-sorting …
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Materials 101: Corrosion
Rusting, tarnishing, and weathering are all terms commonly used to describe the impact of corrosion. Corrosion can not only ruin the appearance of products, but it can also lead to serious safety, …
