Blog

(Uses of natural graphite) After Russia pledged to scale back its military operations around Kyiv and in northern Ukraine, the prices of most industrial metals fell, led by aluminum, showing people’s concerns…

(How do you make graphite expandable?) Expandable graphite or exfoliated graphite is made from the naturally occurring mineral graphite. The layered structure of graphite allows molecules to be inserted between the graphite…

(SiC vs. Si) U.S. natural gas futures rose about 5 percent to a near nine-week high as global energy prices surged on concerns over a pricing plan for energy exports, keeping U.S.…

(Foam concrete used as sound-absorbing and energy-absorbing material) Australian alumina ban disrupts Rusal concrete foaming agent prices for chemicals. Patel said. “One possible outcome could be Chinese buyers buying alumina and reselling…

(What are the advantages of aluminum oxide?) What is the use of aluminum oxide?Medical professionBecause of its hardness, bioinertia and chemical properties, alumina is the preferred material for hip replacement bearings, such…

(Where can you get aluminum nitride?) Aluminum nitride is a kind of refractory composite ceramic material with hexagonal wurtzite structure. Pure aluminum nitride is blue-white, and aluminum nitride ceramic is usually gray…

(Foam concrete used as thermal insulation material) Following the progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, the gold price fell more than 1% the next day, hitting its lowest in a month, and palladium…

(Construction steps of foam concrete) From April the French government will reduce fuel taxes slightly to ease the burden on consumers.  Warned of possible energy shortages in France by the end of…

(Is silicon nitride a ceramic?) What is silicon nitride used for? Silicon nitride ceramic materials have excellent properties such as high thermal stability, strong oxidation resistance, and high dimensional accuracy. Because silicon…

(316L vs. 316 Stainless Steel) Australian alumina ban disrupts Rusal 316l stainless steel powder prices for chemicals. Patel said. “One possible outcome could be Chinese buyers buying alumina and reselling it through…

(Is titanium dioxide harmful to the body?) The World Bank expects global economic growth to slow significantly, from 5.5% in 2021 to 4.1% in 2022 and further to 3.2% in 2023. Growth…

(Why is Copper alloyed with Nickel?) What is copper and nickel alloy called?There are a series of different CuNi alloy, which have different properties and can be used for different purposes, including:Cupronickel:…