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Titanium Fastener VS. Stainless Steel Fastener, How to Choose?

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Introduction A range of metals has been utilized and explored ever since the Bronze Age. You can find metallic equipment everywhere such as daily appliances, industrial devices, and construction materials. Figure 1. Titanium Fasteners Both titanium and stainless steel are popular materials with industrial uses. This article is going to introduce their features and applications […]

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How Is Molybdenum Metal Used in Vacuum Furnace Hot Zone?

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Introduction Molybdenum metal is employed in a variety of industries like electronics, semiconductors, glass-making, and most importantly heating applications. For instance, there is a range of vacuum furnace hot zones made from molybdenum metal. Figure 1. Molybdenum Sheets Therefore, this article is going to explore how molybdenum metal is applied to manufacture heating apparatus using […]

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Where & Why Tungsten Heavy Alloy is Used?

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Introduction Tungsten heavy alloy (WHA) is a tungsten-based alloy that contains at least 90% tungsten and 10% other metals such as nickel, iron, and copper. WHA stands out for great thermal performance, high hardness, large density, and other notable properties. With these desirable features, tungsten heavy alloy found lots of applications including counterweights, radiation shields, […]

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Molybdenum Electrodes for Glass Furnaces

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Introduction The glass manufacturing industry is boosting with a market of 106.44 billion dollars in 2021[1], and millions of tons of glass are produced every day using molybdenum electrodes and other agents. Here, we are going to focus on glass melting and the molybdenum electrodes it employs. Hope that you can have a better understanding […]

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Top 10 Materials with the Highest Thermal Conductivity in the World

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What Is Thermal Conductivity? Thermal conductivity (denoted by k, λ, or κ) refers to a material’s ability to conduct heat at specific temperature and pressure, and it is measured in W/m•K (watts per meter-Kelvin). Highly thermally conductive materials are used to make heat sinks. Materials that transfer heat slowly act as excellent insulators. Different materials […]

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Pure Tantalum or Tantalum Tungsten Alloy – Which is Better?

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Introduction Tantalum has been a buzzword recently. Pure tantalum and tantalum tungsten alloy are widely used in a broad range of fields including chemical reactions, medical surgeries, and aerospace. Both of them are refractory metal materials with perfect properties, so it may be quite difficult to make your choice between them. This article is going […]

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Comparing the Melting Points of Alloys with Their Constituent Metals

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1.   Introduction to Alloys An alloy is a blend of 2 or more chemical elements, one of which is supposed to be a metal. Different substances of controlled amount are added to a metal to form alloys with desirable properties. Examples of alloys like stainless steel, bronze, and brass are applied to various fields including […]

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7 Most Abundant Metal Elements in Earth’s Crust

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Introduction The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, making up 1% of the planet. It is composed of solid rocks and minerals formed, which are usually slowly formed over a long period of time. A range of elements can be found in the Earth’s crust, among which 7 of the 10 most abundant […]

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Something You Need to Know about Molybdenum Strip

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Introduction to Molybdenum Strip Molybdenum strip is well-known for their resistance to heat and corrosion, and they are widely used in a number of applications and fields. Advanced Refractory Metals (ARM) is a global supplier of molybdenum products. We offer molybdenum products of various shapes and sizes at a competitive price within a short lead […]

Something You Should Know About Zirconium Pipes

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What are Zirconium Pipes and Tubes? Zirconium pipes and tubes are famous for their long-lasting strength in extreme temperatures and chemical environments. They are used extensively in various fields like chemical industries and nuclear sectors. Advanced Refractory Metals (ARM) is a global supplier of metal materials. Zirconium pipes and tubes in different sizes and grades […]

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