In the UK, more than 100 schools were closed because of the danger of collapse In the UK, many schools use Autoclaved aerated cement (RAAC). This is a concrete material that is lighter. In 2018, the roof of a school in southeast England collapse…
Anode materials for lithium batteries Materials that store and release Lithium ions are a vital part of the lithium battery. The anode material is responsible for the acceptance of lithium ions by the positive electrode in the lithium battery constr…
Concrete is a modern material that uses a variety of chemical additives, each with their own unique characteristics. These additives play a vital role in ensuring construction quality and improving concrete's performance. Here are a few chemical addi…
What are surfactants, and how do they work? Surfactants belong to a class that reduces surface tension. Surfactants are a class of compounds that reduce the surface tension of a liquid. They can be absorbed on interfaces such as gas-liquids or liquid…
What metal is more resistant to heat than tungsten? Among all metal elements, tungsten's melting point is the highest, at 3,422 (boiling temperature, 5,930). No metal element is higher in melting point than the tungsten. Tungsten is element numb…
Nanowires to replace infrared first Due to the rapid growth of the display industry, as well the high processing costs of ITO films and the limited indium resources, the industry is looking for alternatives. This includes nanowires. Silver nanowires…
As a typical, two-dimensional material graphene finds wide application in many fields. It is also highly sought after both by industry and the scientific community. What exactly is a 2-dimensional material? Simple, two-dimensional material is a non-n…
What is tungsten oxide? Tungsten oxide has a molecular formula of WO3 and a molecular weight of 231.85. It is a kind of tungstic anhydride, which is a tungstate product. Tungsten oxide includes tungsten trioxide and tungsten dioxide, and there is n…
The titanium hydride used as a lubricant in the electric vacuum method, as an hydrogen source for metal foam production, and as high-purity hydrogen. It is also used in powder metallurgy and metal-ceramic sealing to provide titanium to the alloy.…
In recent years, transition metal dichalcogenide was one of the key two-dimensional quantum functional material in the world. These materials have a honeycomb like graphene but have spin-orbit coupling that allows them to exhibit novel properties. As…
GaN-based chargers have been introduced to the market. These chargers provide a high amount of power for the device, while still maintaining a size that is reasonable, and even take up less space than the traditional chargers. Gallium Nitride, or GaN…
What is Hafnium Carbide and Tantalum Carbide? Tantalum carbide is a brown powdered metal cubic of the sodium chloride system. The tantalum carbide used today is a sintered cemented carbide grain growth inhibitor. This has an important effect in suppr…
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) is a non-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether. It is extensively used in building and construction, pharmaceuticals, food and other fields because of its excellent solubility, stability and film-forming residential…
Synthetic graphite plays a significant role in a few highly specialized industries. Here’s a look at what it is and why investors should know about it.…
Continental natural gas futures closed up 6.7% Thursday at a record high, with European gas prices already ten times higher than usual for this time of year. Benchmark electricity prices in Europe also hit a new record Thursday, deepening an energy c…