Although it’s easy to mistake for a natural fibre, Nylon is actually a type of thermoplastic used in a wide variety of industries. Due to its relatively lightweight nature, but high strength, some of the most common uses of nylon…
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Common Uses of Anodized Aluminum and How It Works
Aluminum is already one of the most versatile metals out there, but anodizing it offers even more applications. In fact, there are plenty of common uses of anodized aluminum you may not even realize involve aluminum being anodized. Below, we’ll…
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Interesting Facts About HDPE and What It’s Used For
Like metals, there are also a huge host of plastics available to choose from. One of the ones that's most frequently used is High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). We detail some of the most interesting facts about HDPE and why you should…
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Applications of Steel That You May Not Be Aware Of
There are few alloys in the world more widely used than steel. Applications of steel are far-reaching, but most frequently it’s the go-to material for construction. While the housing and property construction market is often top-of-mind for uses, steel is…
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Common Uses of Brass You Wouldn’t Expect
Although it often doesn’t seem like it would, brass is used in a multitude of things you might not have guessed. Brass itself seems like its own metal from the outside, but common uses of brass often rely on the…
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Hot Tips on How to Prevent Rust
Unfortunately, many metals don’t last forever mainly due to one thing: rust. Rust occurs when a metal (most often steel or iron) corrodes due to a process called oxidation. Unfortunately, rust often causes many problems since it compromises the strength…
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Common Uses of Copper in Everyday Life
As one of the most common metals out there, there is no shortage of the number of applications of copper due to its useful properties. Common uses of copper include applications from wiring to saxophones and everything in between. Because…
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How to Make Aluminum Stronger for Even More Versatility
Whether you’re using it to bake food or create the frame of an aircraft, aluminum is one of the most versatile metals used today. It has one of the best strength-to-weight ratios of any other metal and is endlessly recyclable—making…
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Polycarbonate vs Acrylic Plastic: What’s the Difference?
Chances are you’re less familiar with acrylic plastic than plexiglass, but you probably don’t realize you’re more familiar with both than you realize. Plexiglass, one of the most common forms of plastic is actually colloquial language for clear, acrylic plastic. Thus, plexiglass and…
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