For most electronics applications it is prohibited to use solders that contain lead (RoHS and WEEE directives). However, the so-called tin whiskers that sometimes grow from the surface of unleaded…
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic or Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) is known for its high strength to weight ratio, excellent high-temperature characteristics and resistance fatigue. CFRP has gained substantial interest…
The price of gold and other precious metals has skyrocketed in recent years, allowing scammers to capitalise on the surge by introducing counterfeit products into the market. The precious metal…
Element of the Month Each month we will explore elements of interest from the periodic table, with a brief history of discovery and development, and a review of uses and…
Highly unstable prices and the high value of gold pose a significant and continuous financial threat to the precious metal trading industry. Even the slightest deviation in the estimated karat…
What is ionising radiation? Ionising radiation is a term collectively used to refer to types of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum, which can alter the electrical charge of an atom.…
The importance of measuring coating thickness is discussed extensively in the “How to Measure Coating Thickness” article. When it comes to selecting a handheld portable coating thickness gauge, an incorrect…
What Is a Coating? In engineering, a coating is classified as a material that is deposited onto the surface of another material (commonly referred to as a substrate) to specifically…
The Weakest link - the human hand Countries and economic regions have developed standards in order to maintain high product quality and secure the best return on product investment. Wasteful…
Measurement of the Ferrite Content in (Duplex) Steel and Weld Seams Components found in industrial plants – whether chemical, energy, petrochemical or other – are often subject to heat, aggressive…