Menu

Navigation

More options

Style variation

Contact us

Materials and Chemical Engineering Forum

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

Filters

Can I Use Carbon Fiber to Strengthen Gas Powered Scooter Parts?

Feb 25, 2005 · Replies 5 · Feb 28, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 9K

Steel & Earthquakes: Low Carbon Steel for Quake Resistance

Feb 20, 2005 · Replies 6 · Feb 24, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Solving the Overheating Problem of My Battery Load Tester

Feb 24, 2005 · Replies 1 · Feb 24, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Will Heating and Cooling Affect the Force Needed to Stretch a Yielded Rod?

Feb 15, 2005 · Replies 2 · Feb 18, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Yield Strength of Metal Plate: Rolling, Heating, and Cooling

Feb 13, 2005 · Replies 8 · Feb 15, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 24K

Atomic Structure: "Long Range" and "Short Range" Translation

Feb 6, 2005 · Replies 3 · Feb 13, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Why is an oxide layer needed when bonding aluminium alloys?

Feb 12, 2005 · Replies 5 · Feb 13, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 13K

What is the boiling point of Steel?

Feb 9, 2005 · Replies 21 · Feb 12, 2005

Replies: 21

Views: 85K

Does my elongation vs. load graph look right?

Feb 1, 2005 · Replies 6 · Feb 1, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 13K

Simulate Nanowires: Physics, References | 65 Chars

Nov 16, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jan 31, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

How does the elastic modulus affect the melting temperature?

Jan 29, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 30, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 13K

S235 Steel: Tension/Pressure & Bending Values

Jan 25, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 29, 2005

Replies: 4

Views: 9K

Understanding g mol in Unit Operations Course

Jan 27, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 28, 2005

Replies: 4

Views: 96K

Can Nanotubes Revolutionize Lubricants and Bearings?

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 20, 2005

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

Maximizing Solar Energy: Multi-Layer Cells & Silicon Absorption

Jan 16, 2005 · Replies 29 · Jan 20, 2005

Replies: 29

Views: 7K

Benefits of ceramics in engineering?

Jan 13, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jan 14, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 7K

Hydrazine in Water: Health Risks & Benefits

Jan 13, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 13, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Difference Between a Chemist & Chem Engineer: Preparing for Grad School

Jan 3, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 8, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 6K

Practical Ceramics: Affordable Microwave Thermos Bottle?

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Expansion and contraction of Materials

Jan 5, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 50K

Justification for non-local and gradient constitutive models

Jan 1, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 2, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Crystal Structure: Properties of Materials Depend on Structure

Dec 27, 2004 · Replies 4 · Dec 27, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 15K

Stress-Strain Diagrams: Comparing Cast Iron & Stainless Steel

Dec 18, 2004 · Replies 3 · Dec 19, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 15K

Heat treatment of mild and stainless steel

Dec 6, 2004 · Replies 9 · Dec 17, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 16K

Calculating Material Properties with Hooke's Law

Nov 28, 2004 · Replies 5 · Dec 5, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 5K

Material characterization correlations over several scales - E

Dec 3, 2004 · Replies 5 · Dec 5, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Internal structure <->property?

Dec 2, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 3, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Basic Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes

Nov 23, 2004 · Replies 9 · Nov 30, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 8K

How to increase the temperature of the ball mill in the lab?

Nov 6, 2004 · Replies 2 · Nov 19, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Tribological problem involving a MoS2 coating

Nov 17, 2004 · Replies 5 · Nov 19, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Understanding the Strength of Alloy Metals: A Lesson in Materials Science

Nov 9, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 19, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Test Methods for Li Alloy Powders: Li-Al Alloy Content

Oct 22, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 14, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Units of mg/Nm3 for gas concentrations

Nov 12, 2004 · Replies 1 · Nov 13, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 39K

Marine Clays - Passing AC currents

Oct 26, 2004 · Replies 4 · Nov 9, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Source for degenerate semiconductor?

Oct 21, 2003 · Replies 4 · Oct 31, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

Heating a Small Quantity: Ideas & Solutions

Oct 4, 2004 · Replies 5 · Oct 6, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Solving Rusty Fences at the Beach

Oct 1, 2004 · Replies 3 · Oct 2, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Atomic Packing Factor of Simple Hexagonal Unit Cell

Sep 18, 2004 · Replies 1 · Sep 19, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 26K

Chemical engineering sounds interesting

Nov 29, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 19, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 7K

Where to download lecture notes for Mechanics of Materials

Sep 9, 2004 · Replies 1 · Sep 15, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 14K

What is the difference between HY 80 and HLES 80 steel?

Sep 14, 2004 · Replies 2 · Sep 15, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 10K

Boric acid used to provide heat protection?

Aug 27, 2004 · Replies 1 · Aug 27, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

What Are Ultra-Hard Ceramics and Their Potential Uses?

Aug 17, 2004 · Replies 1 · Aug 18, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

What Are the Best Materials for Reflecting Low-Frequency Sound?

Aug 16, 2004 · Replies 1 · Aug 16, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 7K

Half life measurements on foams

Aug 11, 2004 · Replies 4 · Aug 12, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

Galvanizing and cathodic protection

Jun 15, 2004 · Replies 5 · Aug 4, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 9K

Connection between ppm and length?

Jul 26, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jul 27, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 17K

Calculating Punch Through Force for Aluminum 7075

Jul 19, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jul 23, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

How Do Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism Relate to Lenz's Law?

Nov 30, 2003 · Replies 5 · Jul 21, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 30K

Carbon fibre is used in formula one cars

Jul 18, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jul 18, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Bizarre Attractive Force Found In Mayonnaise

Mar 31, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jul 11, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Additive that can be used in cleaning water and detergent

Jun 17, 2004 · Replies 12 · Jul 9, 2004

Replies: 12

Views: 5K

How Can You Modify a Regular Oven to Bake Perfect Pizza?

Jun 28, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jul 6, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

How Do Metal Specs, Wire Size, and Voltage Interact in Welding?

Jul 1, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jul 1, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Material analysis via sound absorption

May 6, 2004 · Replies 5 · Jul 1, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 6K

Zero gravity produced materials

Jun 30, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jun 30, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 7K

Magnetic Induction vs. Field Strength

May 25, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 27, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Any gas volume vs field interaction?

Apr 26, 2004 · Replies 4 · May 21, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Material Dielectric Properties: Charging 4th Grader Science Fair

May 5, 2004 · Replies 1 · May 5, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Why does the resistivity of a metal increases

May 3, 2004 · Replies 1 · May 3, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 6K

Lightweight Ceramic Solutions for Large Electrical Projects

Mar 7, 2004 · Replies 7 · Apr 25, 2004

Replies: 7

Views: 6K

Exploring Industrial Production of Compounds: A Research Report

Apr 15, 2004 · Replies 4 · Apr 22, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

Help with reverse siphon break?

Apr 5, 2004 · Replies 3 · Apr 6, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 8K

Questions about Carbon Nanotubes

Nov 23, 2003 · Replies 3 · Mar 17, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 7K

Do many asteroids contain materials useful to civilization in abundance?

Dec 20, 2003 · Replies 12 · Mar 15, 2004

Replies: 12

Views: 5K

Coolant Systems For Armor Design: Efficiency & Performance

Mar 9, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 9, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

How to melt Steel with Electricity?

Feb 20, 2004 · Replies 12 · Mar 9, 2004

Replies: 12

Views: 18K

Information about laminated materials?

Jan 12, 2004 · Replies 4 · Feb 4, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

What Are the Potential Applications of Buckminsterfullerene (C60)?

Dec 20, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jan 27, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

What Role Do Cementite and Heat-Treating Play in Steel Hardening?

Nov 20, 2003 · Replies 8 · Jan 21, 2004

Replies: 8

Views: 7K

I'm probably posting in the wrong area, but where can i find the

Nov 20, 2003 · Replies 2 · Dec 7, 2003

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Let's Create Amazing Playgrounds with Liquid Metal Golf

Sep 16, 2003 · Replies 8 · Nov 12, 2003

Replies: 8

Views: 6K

Sun-Orbiting Optics: Feasibility & Effects

Nov 5, 2003 · Replies 10 · Nov 9, 2003

Replies: 10

Views: 3K

Is a Permanently Sterile Surface Possible with Chemical Coating Technology?

Sep 27, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 3, 2003

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

How is oil extracted from porous reservoirs

May 21, 2003 · Replies 3 · May 25, 2003

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

Fuel Cell Rust: Myth or Reality? A Guide to Maintaining Your Fuel Cell

Apr 10, 2003 · Replies 1 · Apr 13, 2003

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Materials Engineering

Materials engineering involves the study and manipulation of materials to design and create new substances with specific properties and functionalities.

This interdisciplinary field combines principles from physics, chemistry, and engineering to understand the structure, composition, and behavior of materials at the atomic and molecular levels. Materials engineers develop and optimize materials for various applications, including manufacturing, electronics, healthcare, and energy.

Their work encompasses a broad range of materials, from metals and polymers to ceramics and composites, with a focus on enhancing performance, durability, and sustainability. Materials engineering plays a critical role in advancing technological innovations and addressing challenges in diverse industries by tailoring materials to meet specific requirements and applications.

Top