What is MAX phase materials? MAX phase materials are novel layered carbon-nitride inorganic non-metallic materials with the electrical and thermal conductive qualities of metals, consisting of three elements with the molecular formula Mn+1AXn (n=…
Concrete, an ordinary building material, has profound effects on our daily lives. Concrete is widely used for a variety of buildings and projects - from skyscrapers and bridges to roads and public facilities, to home improvements. Technically, it is…
Tungsten Rods - Application Fields The tungsten bar is a rod shaped material, which has many benefits, such as its high density, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, etc. It is widely employed in the manufacture of high-temperature heaters a…
What is surfactant? Surfactants belong to a class that reduces surface tension. They can be adsorb on interfaces such as gas-liquids or liquids-liquids. By doing so, they change the properties and affect the stability, wettability of the interfaces.…
The water-reducing agent should be used with concrete admixture, which will reflect the water-reducing effect. Cement quality is therefore a direct factor of the water reducing agent. Depending on the type of cement encountered, different strategies…
Anodes 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 during the charging process from the positive battery electrode…
Spherical Tungsten Particles: Applications The spherical powder of tungsten is widely used as a powder metalurgical material in many industries. Following are some key application areas for spherical titanium powder: Hard alloy manufacturing Hard…
Concrete is a modern material that uses a variety of chemical additives, each with its own unique characteristics. These additives play a vital role in improving the performance of concrete as well as ensuring construction quality. Here are a few che…
The scientific community has been long time interested in boron nitride because of its unique properties - sturdy, ultra-thin, transparent, insulating, lightweight and thermally conductive.…
An important compound of boron, boric acid, is often used in medicine and to kill insects. Boric acid can be used to disinfect the eyes, especially in middle and high school chemistry laboratories.…
Boron carbide, alias black diamond, has a molecular formula of B4C, usually grayish black powder.…
Titanium hydride, also known as titanium dihydride, has the chemical formula TiH2. not soluble in water. Appearance is gray-black powder similar to metal.…