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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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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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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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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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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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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