A Beginner’s Guide to Molybdenum

First discovered way back in 1778, molybdenum is known for being very ductile. It’s also known for being very resistant to corrosion and for having one of the highest melting points of all the pure elements. Only tantalum and tungsten have melting points higher than molybdenum. Tiam sis, that’s not all there is to know aboutNyeem ntxiv »

How Nickel Alloys Can Help Your Operation

Nickel is a metal that has been around for thousands of years now. Nickel was used to make bronze knife coins and other objects in China as far back as 1046 BC. Nickel alloys are also one of the most popular alloys today. They’re used to manufacture products that are utilized in many different industries,… Nyeem ntxiv »

Why Industrial Metals Are Vital to Our Economy

Industrial metals have just about always played an important role in the well-being of the global economy. Cuaj kaum, these days it appears as though industrial metals are going to play even more of a role than usual in spite of the global trade wars that are on the brink of breaking out. In the comingNyeem ntxiv »

Interesting Facts About Tungsten

Tungsten, which was first discovered about 350 xyoo dhau los, is known for being one of the toughest elements found in nature. It’s extremely dense and is just about impossible to melt. Its strength and durability has helped people find all kinds of uses for it. Here are some other interesting facts about tungsten that youNyeem ntxiv »

The Differences Between Alloys and Composites

On the surface, alloys and composites have at least one big thing in common. Alloy and composite materials are both made up of a mixture of at least two components. Alloys and composites are also similar in that they exhibit different properties than the properties associated with the materials that are used to make them…. Nyeem ntxiv »

Qhov twg yog Vanadium ua ntej nyob?

Vanadium yuav tsis muaj ib tug paub hlau zoo, Tab sis nws cov cim ua nws xaiv zoo tagnrho rau tej yaam num. Thaum vanadium muaj yeej tsis enjoyed tej chaw ntawm tej hlau, Nws tau nyob ib ncig ntawm tsawg kawg yog ob centuries thiab twb tau siv commercially rau xyoo lawm. Qhov no yog ib overview ntawm vanadium thiab nws discovery. Chaw ntau pob… Nyeem ntxiv »

The Uses and Uniqueness of Kovar

Kovar has been in use for many decades. Despite its relatively long history, many people outside of engineering fields may never have heard of this valuable alloy. This is an overview of kovar. The name Kovar is actually trademarked by a Delaware corporation, CRS Holdings, Inc. Kovar was first patented in the U.S. in 1936…. Nyeem ntxiv »

A Brief Overview Zirconium

Zirconium is an element that is commonly used as an opacifier and refractory, though it is used in other applications as well. It was first discovered in the late 18th century, but was not isolated until the 19th century or made available in a pure from until the early 20th century. Zirconium is not foundNyeem ntxiv »

Rhenium siv rau?

Rhenium yog ib tug tsis tshua muaj hlau uas muaj ntau hom cim uas ua rau nws zoo tagnrho rau ntau lub hom phiaj hnub no. Nws muaj lub siab boiling taw tes ntawm tej lub ntsiab ntawm lub rooj rau lub sij hawm, Thiab nws muaj ib lub siab melting ntsiab lus. Vim li ntawd ntawm qhov no, rhenium is often used forNyeem ntxiv »

Interesting New Research on How to Create Lighter, but Stronger Alloys

For thousands of years now, people have been taking various metals, blending them together, and creating metal mixtures called alloys that have unique properties that make them valuable to human beings. Some example of alloys that have made a big impact on the world include bronze, which is a blend of tin and copper, Thiab… Nyeem ntxiv »