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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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How to prepare the mixture of inorganic material

Apr 17, 2007 · Replies 2 · Apr 23, 2007

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Pressure drop along a tube of unkown length containing turbulent flow

Apr 18, 2007 · Replies 4 · Apr 19, 2007

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How Can You Calculate the Temperature-Dependent Heat Capacity of Ethyl Acetate?

Apr 17, 2007 · Replies 6 · Apr 18, 2007

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Calculating Temperature Rise in H2SO4 Dissolution: 98% wt. Acid at 30oC"

Apr 14, 2007 · Replies 6 · Apr 16, 2007

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Best core material would be for an electromagnet

Mar 20, 2007 · Replies 2 · Apr 16, 2007

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Finding Henry's Law Constant for Water Vapor & Sulfuric Acid

Mar 25, 2007 · Replies 19 · Apr 10, 2007

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What Are the Essential Job Roles in a Basic Chemical Plant?

Apr 7, 2007 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2007

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Searching for Dielectric Constants

Apr 5, 2007 · Replies 2 · Apr 7, 2007

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Ti-Fe Alloys: Info & Presentation Help

Apr 3, 2007 · Replies 1 · Apr 4, 2007

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Transporting Ethanol by Pipeline

Mar 19, 2007 · Replies 2 · Apr 4, 2007

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How Can Engineers Have Fun?

Apr 3, 2007 · Replies 2 · Apr 3, 2007

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Grain Boundaries & Dynamic Recrystallization

Apr 1, 2007 · Replies 5 · Apr 2, 2007

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Grain Boundary Properties & Magnetic Process of Alloys

Apr 1, 2007 · Replies 2 · Apr 1, 2007

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Structural Difference in Annealing vs Untreated Steel

Mar 26, 2007 · Replies 1 · Apr 1, 2007

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Heat of Dissolution: Confirmation Needed

Mar 26, 2007 · Replies 4 · Mar 26, 2007

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Why did you become a chemical engineer

Mar 24, 2007 · Replies 6 · Mar 26, 2007

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Which Reforming Method is More Efficient for Hydrogen Production?

Mar 23, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 25, 2007

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Refinery Expertise: Enhancing Propane/Ethane Streams and Quench Processes

Mar 23, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 25, 2007

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What Does the Temperature Column Indicate in Thermal Conductivity Tables?

Mar 21, 2007 · Replies 1 · Mar 21, 2007

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Ceramic Cutting Tools: Speed & Depth Data

Jan 30, 2007 · Replies 7 · Mar 19, 2007

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Estimate for the liquid flow-rate into a gas scrubber

Mar 13, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 16, 2007

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Engineering tradeoffs - Synthetic lubricants

Mar 11, 2007 · Replies 1 · Mar 12, 2007

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AA6061 Percipitation Chart: Hardness Over Time

Mar 7, 2007 · Replies 7 · Mar 9, 2007

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Best Phase Change Materials for Flexible Heating/Cooling Membrane

Mar 9, 2007 · Replies 4 · Mar 9, 2007

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Heat treatable vs non heat treatable

Feb 13, 2007 · Replies 3 · Mar 3, 2007

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How can H2S and SO2 be separated in an amine solution?

Feb 27, 2007 · Replies 2 · Feb 27, 2007

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Solve SO2 Removal from Water - Process & Method

Feb 21, 2007 · Replies 10 · Feb 26, 2007

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Modification of Copper & Copper Alloys

Oct 28, 2006 · Replies 4 · Feb 26, 2007

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Treatment makes surfaces self-cleaning

Feb 14, 2007 · Replies 1 · Feb 23, 2007

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Crystallization of HfO2: Impact on Dielectric Properties below 700-800 C

Feb 15, 2007 · Replies 2 · Feb 22, 2007

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Heat produced from Brake Pad Friction material?

Feb 21, 2007 · Replies 3 · Feb 22, 2007

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The shock absorbing ability of steel

Nov 25, 2004 · Replies 16 · Feb 21, 2007

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Do ChemE's use linear algebra extensively?

Nov 2, 2005 · Replies 15 · Feb 21, 2007

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Sizing a Packed Column with Molecular Sieves

Jan 24, 2007 · Replies 2 · Feb 20, 2007

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Extreme lt. wt. non conductive materials

Feb 19, 2007 · Replies 3 · Feb 20, 2007

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Micro Etching Material: Benefits and Uses

Feb 9, 2007 · Replies 15 · Feb 14, 2007

Replies: 15

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General Cantilever Equations for Bending Aluminum

Feb 14, 2007 · Replies 1 · Feb 14, 2007

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Introduction to Materials and Properties

Feb 5, 2007 · Replies 3 · Feb 11, 2007

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Calculating Tension Life of a Spring for Valve Application

Feb 5, 2007 · Replies 4 · Feb 5, 2007

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How to neutralize static on styrofoam

Jan 4, 2007 · Replies 8 · Feb 4, 2007

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How Fast Does Lithium Hydride Decompose and Combust in High Temperatures?

Jan 27, 2007 · Replies 5 · Feb 2, 2007

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Removing oil aerosols(mist) from compressed air

Feb 1, 2007 · Replies 5 · Feb 2, 2007

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Carbon hardening agent in Iron and metal alloys

Jan 26, 2007 · Replies 17 · Feb 1, 2007

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Definition & Source of Primary & Secondary Corrosion Inhibitors

Jan 31, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jan 31, 2007

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Is There a Comprehensive Database for Materials Science Papers?

Jan 29, 2007 · Replies 3 · Jan 30, 2007

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How to change the melting point of a metal?

Jan 29, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jan 29, 2007

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Estimating C, S, Si, Mn & P in Cast Iron & Steel

Jan 18, 2007 · Replies 2 · Jan 19, 2007

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Some pictures I've taken of some samples

Jan 18, 2007 · Replies 4 · Jan 19, 2007

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What are the key components and functions of Liquid Crystal Displays?

Jan 16, 2007 · Replies 2 · Jan 16, 2007

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Adiabatic heat exchanger problem

Oct 7, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jan 16, 2007

Replies: 5

Views: 16K

Quenching and Hardness Testings

Jan 13, 2007 · Replies 9 · Jan 14, 2007

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Searching for Steam Tables: What Programs are Worth Getting?

Aug 2, 2005 · Replies 10 · Jan 13, 2007

Replies: 10

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Hi,I need to find a suitable material for o-rings for my rocket.

Dec 31, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jan 12, 2007

Replies: 5

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Cleaning Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger

Jan 5, 2007 · Replies 3 · Jan 11, 2007

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Why isn't magnesia extensively used in refractory ceramics?

Feb 22, 2006 · Replies 10 · Jan 11, 2007

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Preparing for College: Tips for Finding a Chemical Engineering Program

Oct 12, 2006 · Replies 1 · Jan 11, 2007

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M.U. Metal as Magnetic Insulator: Can Waves Travel in a Beam?

Dec 8, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jan 8, 2007

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Ceramic Cutting Tools: Properties, Tests, and ASTM Standards Explained

Jan 7, 2007 · Replies 2 · Jan 8, 2007

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What Are the Benefits of Mineral Core Doors?

Jan 6, 2007 · Replies 2 · Jan 8, 2007

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Nitinol transformation temperature

Nov 23, 2006 · Replies 7 · Jan 5, 2007

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What is B16 and How Does it Compare to 10.9 and 12.9 Bolts?

Nov 29, 2005 · Replies 18 · Jan 4, 2007

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How is non-uniaxial strain defined?

Nov 5, 2006 · Replies 17 · Jan 3, 2007

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What Is the Rationale Behind the Hall-Petch Effect in Metals?

Dec 28, 2006 · Replies 5 · Dec 30, 2006

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Max Charge Density of Materials: WiredGuy

Dec 23, 2006 · Replies 2 · Dec 24, 2006

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Why metals are often used in the form of alloys?

Sep 29, 2005 · Replies 5 · Dec 20, 2006

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Unravelling the Connection between Nanotechnology and Materials Technology

Dec 19, 2006 · Replies 1 · Dec 19, 2006

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Can 3D TV be Achieved with Flat Platforms?

Dec 15, 2006 · Replies 1 · Dec 15, 2006

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Can Edible Paper Be the Next Big Thing?

Sep 17, 2006 · Replies 10 · Dec 15, 2006

Replies: 10

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Does Synthetic Oil Offer Better Engine Protection Due to Its Lighter Weight?

Dec 12, 2006 · Replies 2 · Dec 12, 2006

Replies: 2

Views: 11K

Why do spokes bend differently when heated?

Oct 14, 2006 · Replies 7 · Dec 9, 2006

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Calculating force required for specific strain

Nov 11, 2006 · Replies 9 · Dec 5, 2006

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What Happens to 2024 Alu When Heated and Quenched Rapidly?

Nov 19, 2006 · Replies 9 · Dec 5, 2006

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Loctite and/or Hernon product aging

Nov 30, 2006 · Replies 2 · Nov 30, 2006

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Titanium in Sport: Calculation & Ideas

Nov 29, 2006 · Replies 1 · Nov 29, 2006

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Calculating Gas Composition: Vinyl Chloride and Water Mixture at 4bars Pressure

Nov 22, 2006 · Replies 4 · Nov 28, 2006

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Need information on metallography

Nov 25, 2006 · Replies 2 · Nov 25, 2006

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Silicon Carbide Thermal Shock Parameter: 167C Explained

Nov 24, 2006 · Replies 13 · Nov 25, 2006

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Ceramic Gas Sensors: Theory & Principles

Nov 23, 2006 · Replies 4 · Nov 24, 2006

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Views: 7K

Damascus steel and carbon nanotubes

Nov 22, 2006 · Replies 0 · Nov 22, 2006

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How can I find or derive equations for an evaporative heat exchanger?

Nov 21, 2006 · Replies 1 · Nov 21, 2006

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Conditions are adiabatic and reversible about a turbine

Nov 14, 2006 · Replies 4 · Nov 18, 2006

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Why Does Depleted Uranium Self-Sharpen in Anti-Tank Rounds?

Nov 15, 2006 · Replies 1 · Nov 16, 2006

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Temperature sensitive, luminescent liquids?

Nov 15, 2006 · Replies 2 · Nov 15, 2006

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Quality coming out of the turbine

Nov 14, 2006 · Replies 1 · Nov 14, 2006

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Strain Gage Research: Seeking Physics-Based Sites

Oct 2, 2006 · Replies 3 · Nov 9, 2006

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Why Do Metallurgical Processes Aim for Equilibrium?

Oct 30, 2006 · Replies 1 · Nov 9, 2006

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Investigating Extra Carbon in Steel Using SEM

Nov 2, 2006 · Replies 9 · Nov 5, 2006

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New substance created from water

Oct 30, 2006 · Replies 6 · Nov 4, 2006

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VLE Calculations: Help and Explanation

Oct 31, 2006 · Replies 2 · Nov 1, 2006

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Plot VLE w/Wilson, Margules & van Laar: How To & Example

Oct 31, 2006 · Replies 1 · Oct 31, 2006

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Ethylene Filtration Solutions | Find Filters & Cleaners

Oct 27, 2006 · Replies 6 · Oct 31, 2006

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Does Steel Have Molecules? An Explanation of the Complex Structure of Steel

Oct 16, 2006 · Replies 7 · Oct 30, 2006

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How can I calculate the volume of liquid gas in my cylinder?

Oct 24, 2006 · Replies 1 · Oct 26, 2006

Replies: 1

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Have ceramics come of age for use in ic engines?

Oct 21, 2006 · Replies 14 · Oct 23, 2006

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Behavior of polypyrrole nanowires

Oct 18, 2006 · Replies 3 · Oct 20, 2006

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Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling

Oct 7, 2006 · Replies 1 · Oct 13, 2006

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Separating Gases: HCl, NH3, SO2 & N2

Oct 10, 2006 · Replies 4 · Oct 12, 2006

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Diamond anvil cells and maximum pressure

Oct 7, 2006 · Replies 1 · Oct 7, 2006

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How can I improve the accuracy of neoprene tear testing?

Oct 4, 2006 · Replies 3 · Oct 6, 2006

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Relation between vickers and rockwell hardness

Apr 25, 2006 · Replies 7 · Sep 19, 2006

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