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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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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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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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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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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