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Join the expert discussion on Materials and Chemical Engineering topics. Includes topics on the properties of matter and its applications. Metal Production, Fabrication, Distillation, Corrosion

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Understanding Precipitation Hardening: Coherent vs. Dispersion Mechanisms

Sep 17, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jul 6, 2011

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Carbon nanotube vs carbon nanofiber

Mar 17, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jul 4, 2011

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Can Ice and Water Vapor Coexist in Air?

Jun 15, 2011 · Replies 16 · Jul 4, 2011

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Understanding Exergy: Confusion about Internal Energy Change in an Environment

Apr 30, 2011 · Replies 17 · Jul 3, 2011

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Thermal Properties of Sulphuric Acid Anodic Coatings

Jul 1, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jul 3, 2011

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Biocompatible Non-Degradable Polymers

Jun 30, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jul 3, 2011

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Explaining the Luders Band in Low Carbon Steel

Jun 5, 2007 · Replies 6 · Jul 3, 2011

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Gas or vapor and a liquid from another liquid using temperature.

Jun 24, 2011 · Replies 6 · Jul 2, 2011

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Can Arctic Methane Be Exploited to Mitigate Climate Change?

Jun 30, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jun 30, 2011

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Solving the Electrolysis Dilemma

Nov 6, 2010 · Replies 14 · Jun 28, 2011

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What Is the Best Type of Metal Sheet for Water-Carrying Projects?

Jun 27, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jun 27, 2011

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Typical building materials for an office building

Jun 26, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jun 26, 2011

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Searching for chemical to apply to hair

Jun 24, 2011 · Replies 5 · Jun 25, 2011

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Question about gas leak engineering units

Jun 21, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jun 22, 2011

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Why does X-ray Diffraction Show Disappearing Peaks in CaCoH3?

Jun 22, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jun 22, 2011

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What defines a particle as a nanoparticle?

Jun 20, 2010 · Replies 5 · Jun 20, 2011

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Understanding Henry's Law in Mass Transfer Systems

Jun 10, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jun 17, 2011

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(2,0,0) plane for simple cubic lattice

Jun 14, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jun 16, 2011

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Strengthening Aluminum (casting mix)

May 24, 2011 · Replies 5 · Jun 14, 2011

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Why Do Ceramic Materials Exhibit Different Brittle Fracture Points?

Apr 24, 2011 · Replies 12 · Jun 14, 2011

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How Do Monoclinic to Triclinic Lattice Transformations Occur?

Nov 22, 2010 · Replies 2 · Jun 12, 2011

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Time to reduce volume of water by boiling?

Aug 24, 2010 · Replies 10 · Jun 10, 2011

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Help me in a problem about pressure and force

Jun 8, 2011 · Replies 6 · Jun 9, 2011

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Calculating Contact Force & Plate Stiffness of Composite Laminated Plate

Jun 6, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jun 8, 2011

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Stress-Strain Graph:Why Plot Strain~Stress?

Jun 8, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jun 8, 2011

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Differences between Pseudo-plastic and Bingham plastic?

Jun 4, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jun 7, 2011

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How to calculate heat capacity of supercritical CO2

May 27, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jun 7, 2011

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Bulletproof Mask: Geometry-Based Solution Needed

Jun 1, 2011 · Replies 6 · Jun 3, 2011

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What Are Good Research Topics for the Philippines Focusing on Demographics?

May 12, 2011 · Replies 1 · Jun 3, 2011

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Look for a free electron diffraction simulation software

May 12, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jun 2, 2011

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What are good insulation materials?

May 6, 2011 · Replies 4 · Jun 2, 2011

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How Can Constant Fluid Velocity Be Achieved in a Multi-Vessel System?

May 30, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jun 1, 2011

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Calculate amount of ferrite in a sample.

May 19, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 28, 2011

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Master the Lever Rule: Tips and Tricks for Understanding this Important Concept

May 22, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 28, 2011

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Piezoelectricity and nano-materials

Apr 29, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 26, 2011

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Sphere melting/freezing timescale-scaling (simplest approach)?

May 24, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 24, 2011

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Maxwell model of viscoelastic behaviour - Derivation of governing equation

May 10, 2011 · Replies 3 · May 21, 2011

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What really is Chemical engineering? and what can you DO with it?

May 17, 2011 · Replies 2 · May 19, 2011

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Maximizing Heat Transfer in Ansys: Tips for Defining Wall's Heat Capacity"

May 18, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 18, 2011

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Any ideas on what material this is?

May 17, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 18, 2011

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Which Heat Exchanger Is Best for Rapid Cooling and Easy Maintenance?

Feb 11, 2009 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2011

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Pressure Vessel Design: Understanding MAWP & Design Pressure

Aug 18, 2009 · Replies 28 · May 9, 2011

Replies: 28

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How to determine relative 2theta peak in XRD analysis?

Aug 31, 2009 · Replies 5 · May 9, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 19K

Anyone know about gas/electric oven and stove appliances?

May 6, 2011 · Replies 4 · May 7, 2011

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Microstructure of Annealed Brass: Contrast Explained

Apr 29, 2011 · Replies 2 · May 5, 2011

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Concepts in calculating diffusion

Mar 17, 2011 · Replies 2 · May 3, 2011

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Foils to be used for the purpose of encapsulation

Apr 21, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 1, 2011

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Phase Diagram Database: Open Access Sources?

Apr 28, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 1, 2011

Replies: 1

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How Can We Harness the Energy from Naica Mine's Hot Water?

Apr 25, 2011 · Replies 10 · Apr 29, 2011

Replies: 10

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Compressed non-bonded magnet - possible?

Feb 9, 2010 · Replies 2 · Apr 29, 2011

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What Are Non-Fiberglass Materials That Withstand Over 500 Degrees?

Apr 28, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 28, 2011

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A question about energy of condensation for an ideal multicomponent system

Apr 26, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 28, 2011

Replies: 1

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Thinking about switching out of chemE advice wanted please

Apr 12, 2011 · Replies 11 · Apr 24, 2011

Replies: 11

Views: 9K

Molecular Manufacturing feedstock- nanotechnology

May 13, 2010 · Replies 8 · Apr 23, 2011

Replies: 8

Views: 5K

Calculating Denting Force for Steel and Aluminum: Formulae for Strength Testing

Apr 22, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 22, 2011

Replies: 2

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Calculating Maximum Distributed Load on Beam Using Failure Theories

Apr 12, 2011 · Replies 6 · Apr 21, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 14K

Removing Water from Calcium Silicate (CaSi2H5.nH2O)

Apr 14, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 20, 2011

Replies: 1

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Stress Displacement at Elevated Temperatures

Apr 19, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 19, 2011

Replies: 1

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Turbulent flow velocity profiles

Apr 17, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 19, 2011

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Urgent: Mechanical Properties at High Temp for 9Cr Steel

Apr 1, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 19, 2011

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Is Glass Viscosity Dependent on Temperature?

Apr 18, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 19, 2011

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Is it true that deforming a ceramic will increases its strength?

Apr 18, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 19, 2011

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What is phase in material science

Apr 13, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 18, 2011

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Low Carbon Steel Supplier: Find 1010, 1008, 1002

Jun 21, 2007 · Replies 8 · Apr 16, 2011

Replies: 8

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What is the correct ratio of zinc and copper for making brass?

Jan 4, 2009 · Replies 7 · Apr 15, 2011

Replies: 7

Views: 14K

How to Calculate the Kinetic Energy of a Ton of Water Moving at 60 min/hr?

Apr 14, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 14, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

How is Shear Force Calculated for I-Beams?

Nov 16, 2008 · Replies 3 · Apr 14, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 28K

Where can I buy a bbo doubling crystal for my lab's femtosecond laser?

Apr 5, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 13, 2011

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Views: 3K

Reflectivity of ALuminium Foils

Apr 3, 2011 · Replies 5 · Apr 13, 2011

Replies: 5

Views: 10K

Can Software Calculate Creep and Stress Relaxation in Spring-Damper Models?

Apr 12, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 13, 2011

Replies: 3

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Indium tin oxide - thickness question

Apr 12, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 13, 2011

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Laminar Flow through a Tringular Duct

May 1, 2008 · Replies 6 · Apr 12, 2011

Replies: 6

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Removing Oxide Layer from Machine Tools

Apr 12, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 12, 2011

Replies: 1

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What is the difference between DBT and Tg

Apr 10, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2011

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All about aluminium tetrafluoride

Mar 3, 2011 · Replies 15 · Apr 11, 2011

Replies: 15

Views: 7K

Thermodynamics Problem gas expansion

Mar 22, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 10, 2011

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How to memorize three-phase reaction terms.

Apr 7, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 9, 2011

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Why do some metals mix while others separate during solidification?

Apr 6, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 6, 2011

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Calculating 0.2% proof stress of aluminium

Dec 31, 2007 · Replies 21 · Apr 4, 2011

Replies: 21

Views: 74K

The superheating of distilled water in microwave oven

Mar 31, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 3, 2011

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Composite Materials: Determining If a Composite is Possible

Mar 31, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 3, 2011

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Uniaxial cold drawing of plastic - What happen to the material's modulus?

Aug 29, 2010 · Replies 1 · Apr 3, 2011

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Aluminum Corrosion: How Long Will It Last?

Mar 24, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 2, 2011

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Difference between hammer and press forging?

Nov 8, 2010 · Replies 3 · Apr 2, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 15K

Amsler Pendulum Dynamometer PM103

Jan 21, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 30, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Metal Type's Impact on Antenna Performance: A Beginner's Guide

Mar 27, 2011 · Replies 6 · Mar 29, 2011

Replies: 6

Views: 7K

Transient Thermal Analysis- Ansys APDL Help

Mar 27, 2011 · Replies 4 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 4

Views: 8K

Measuring Alcohol Content: How Do I Calculate It?

Mar 24, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Charpy Impact Test: Understanding the Process and Results

Mar 26, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 27, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 13K

The hardest material that isn't brittle?

Mar 5, 2011 · Replies 7 · Mar 25, 2011

Replies: 7

Views: 31K

Finding a Durable Back Panel for iPhone 4

Mar 24, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 24, 2011

Replies: 1

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How Can I Join Stainless Steel Mesh to Create a Cylinder?

Mar 21, 2011 · Replies 7 · Mar 23, 2011

Replies: 7

Views: 10K

Ansys Tensile Test: Troubleshooting Elongation

Feb 15, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 22, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 6K

What is the Best Reflective Material for a Solar Cooker?

Mar 21, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 22, 2011

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Help in Finding a Polymer that Satisfies Certain Physical Criteria

Mar 10, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 21, 2011

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Is it possible to create a stable material denser than Osmium?

Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 20, 2011

Replies: 3

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Material Properties of Carbon Fibers

Mar 4, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 20, 2011

Replies: 1

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What is the Yield Strength of E-Glass Fibre?

Mar 14, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 20, 2011

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Views: 12K

Can Maximum Bending Strain Be Calculated Without Knowing Young's Modulus?

Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 19, 2011

Replies: 2

Views: 9K

Creating Perfect Square Geometry with 4 Fibers of 200 Microns

Feb 20, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 17, 2011

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