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Koutsomichalis et al (2008) discussed that having high hardness and good adhesion with the substrate the sprayed coating exhibited satisfactory wear resistance. Tungsten carbide is an advanced ceramic material combining a unique set of properties such as high hardness, high melting point, wear resistance, good thermal shock resistance, thermal conductivity and good resistance against oxidation. They can be applied as coatings by thermal spraying processes such as plasma-spraying, high-velocity…

A favored choice for pavers, bluestone tends to be extremely versatile. Not only for pavers, but bluestones is also used for garden paths, poolside, patios, driveways, and more. Most homeowners consider not only the price but also the safety aspects of the material before making a choice of a stone. Though this stone can be used indoors as well as outdoors, this tends to be more beneficial when used in the outdoors. This stone being porous can hold and bear water for a long span of time. If you…

Consider Ipe For Your New Deck If you are considering building a new deck, you have a few things to think about. One is how often you are going to be using it and what you are going to be using it for. You also need to think about how much time you want to put into maintaining it and how much you plan on spending. There are several different lumber options for you to choose from. However, some are more popular than others. Take ipe for example. It offers several benefits that other lumbers do…

Window Installation in Naperville IL offers two types of windows. There are wood windows for making the home fit the window and vinyl windows for a more modern look. A window contractor will come out to assess your home and help determine which type of window suits your needs. Wood windows are specifically designed to make your home fit your window. A window contractor will come out and make measurements for your new window. When making the home fit your window, you may face more issues than…

“Current Science Event: Mealworms can Digest Plastic” Fascinating larvae known as mealworms have been found to be able to biodegrade specific types plastic and styrofoam through microorganisms found in their gastric juices. These larvae cannot only biodegrade plastic so it is not harmful to other aquatic life, but thrive on the innumerable quantities of this waste. Mealworms that engorge on plastic and styrofoam have been found to be just as healthy as mealworms that consumed an organic diet.…

BPA (bisphenol-A) is an industrial chemical that is widely used in commercial products such as, hard plastic food and beverage containers as well as hygiene products. It is one of the most well-known and widely used chemical that can affect the endocrine system. BPA is an example of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs), which are chemicals known to disrupt and affect the normal functions of the endocrine system. (Fraser, D. 2012) It can also be used in baby bottles and in the lining of canned…

Introduction: Plastic materials simplifies life for most humans. Plastic has amazing properties, for example it is durable, strong, flexible, lightweight, inexpensive, stainless , and insulates against heat and electricity. Plastic can be used to make almost any object, which is evident just by looking around. Trying to spend a day without touching anything plastic is almost impossible in a modern society. Plastic is present in things that are often very close to the user, as the mattress of the…

as nuclear testing, pesticide and other chemical use/waste products, and the production of plastic goods in combination with American consumerism culture had serious environmental impacts. Post World War II, the production that once supported the war effort and helped pull America’s economy out of the depression was now shifting toward a more consumer-based market economy. From the 1950s on, there…

POLYMERS 1. Polyethenics ( Vinyl Resins) They are obtained by the polymerization of monomers containing the ethylenic bond (-C=C-) I. Polyethylene ( PE ) Polyethylene is one of the simplest and most inexpensive polymers. It is a waxy, chemical inert plastic. It a thermoplastic formed by the addition polymerization of ethylene. There are two types of polyethylene  Low Density polyethylene (LDPE) By using free radical indicator, LDPE is obtained  High Density polyethylene (HDPE) Using ionic…

Plastics (Phenolic resins, Epoxy resins, Polyesters and Polyurethanes) are materials which make up the objects which we use in our everyday lives such as phones, cars, cooking utensils, computers and shoes, (http://www.slideshare.net). Plastics are a group of material which can either be synthetic or naturally occurring. Plastics are considered as polymers a substance which has a molecular structure with a large number of units bonded together, (http://www.chemheritage.org). Most plastics are…