While it would be ideal if materials lasted forever, that’s simply not the case, but they can last longer. Corrosion, or material deterioration caused by environmental interactions, is one of the biggest challenges to overcome for increasing longevity when it…
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While computers, the internet and many modern inventions have drastically helped improve the world, one often overlooked innovation is actually what made much of our achievements possible: alloys. A combination of 2 or more metals, alloys have helped build and…
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As one of the most versatile metals out there, aluminum is in a wide variety of things and although it’s found in the Earth, still requires a lot of refinement. It’s also one of the most common alloys as well…
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We’re immensely fortunate to have a planet that’s so rich in a variety of resources, and one of the most useful types is ferrous metals. What is a ferrous metal? Simply put, it’s any metal that contains iron. Naturally, non-ferrous…
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Acrylic, also commonly referred to as “plexiglass”, is a transparent, thermoplastic homopolymer. The material is similar to polycarbonate in the sense that it is a suitable impact-resistant alternative to glass. Acrylic plastic has many common uses and is considered one…
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For many years, aluminum prices have been relatively low due to high levels of supply, but in the last few months, that has changed drastically. Supply chain challenges and climate change factors have both greatly contributed to the soaring prices…
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Plastic is one of the most common materials in the world, to the point where it’s rare for most Canadians to go a day without using some object that has plastic in it. One of the most crucial plastics used…
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So much of our world now includes plastics in almost all parts of everyday life in many positive ways. For instance, something as simple as an electric kettle often has several plastic parts. Acetal plastic is one of these plastics…
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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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