Alloys always show improvements over the main metal in one or more of their important physical properties (things like strength, durability, ability to conduct electricity, ability to withstand heat, and so on). Generally, alloys are stronger and harder than their main metals, less malleable (...
In principle, this class of innovative materials could reveal to be particularly interesting also in view of stricter energy consumption requirements such as those envisaged in applications related to the Internet of Things scenario. This group of sensing materials mainly comprises polymers, carbon ...
iPhone made of gold. Image: Deccan Chronicle Here are some other things you might decide to turn to gold, and what they would weigh afterwards. Gold Casino Dice A pair of regulation-size Las Vegas casino dice (3/4" by 3/4") = 0.575 lb of gold. Casino dice made of gold. Image:...
Most of the thermal resistances are made of pure metal materials. Currently, platinum and copper are the most widely used. In addition, thermal resistances such as nickel, manganese and tantalum have been used. Thermistor sensor mainly measures the temperature and temperature-related parameters by us...
Archeologists study people through theirartifacts, which are things that people once used or made, and they've found a platinum casket for an Egyptian queen that was made over 2,700 years ago! It's probably the oldest artifact made out of platinum that has ever been found. ...
Many things around your household can irritate skin. Soap A lot ofhand washingwith soap and water strips the skin of its natural oils. This can cause "dishpan hands." At first, your skin may look dry and chapped. But if it lasts a long time and is not treated, your skin can crack...
Many things around your household can irritate skin. Soap A lot ofhand washingwith soap and water strips the skin of its natural oils. This can cause "dishpan hands." At first, your skin may look dry and chapped. But if it lasts a long time and is not treated, your skin can crack...
In New York, at the time, you'd get a nickel a can. I asked if I could take the cans and redeem them so that I could buy supplies for the homeless. I was 15—of course, the bank said yes; they didn't want to seem like monsters. I took the cans and made up gift bags and...
Some recent queries asked for information on welding stainless to nickel. As the queries did not specify the request in more detail, given the rich variety of stainless steels and also the different types of nickel base alloys available, this note will refer to austenitic stainless steels and to...
As with most things, practice makes perfect—and rest assured, you’ll get plenty of diaper-changing practice those first couple of years. In no time you’ll be a pro and be able to tackle your baby’s diaper with confidence. For more tips and resources on all things baby, including nu...