No matter where you go, there’s a good chance you’ll find plastic being used in a variety of ways. Because it’s lightweight, durable, inexpensive, and easy to work with and produce, plastic and industrial plastics have become some of the…
Read MoreNo matter where you go, there’s a good chance you’ll find plastic being used in a variety of ways. Because it’s lightweight, durable, inexpensive, and easy to work with and produce, plastic and industrial plastics have become some of the…
Read MoreThere are tons and tons of natural materials that surround us every day and some of the most important ones are ferrous metals. These metals not only are used in our everyday lives in different ways but also help a…
Read MorePlastics have quickly become one of the most essential materials in modern applications. The material, however, isn’t made from a single resource and comes in a wide range of types. This includes both acrylic and polycarbonate plastic—2 highly popular kinds.…
Read MoreWhile 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…
Read MoreWhile 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…
Read MoreAs 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…
Read MoreWe’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…
Read MoreAcrylic, 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…
Read MoreFor 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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