Volume 7, Issue 30, Wednesday, July 25, 2007 

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Kryptonite Found in Serbia

Crystal structure of kryptonite is shown on the right. Unfortunately, it is not green, but white and powdery, as seen on the left.

A new mineral whose composition almost exactly matches that of Superman nemesis Kryptonite has been unearthed in Serbia by mining company Rio Tinto. Mineralogists at the Natural History Museum in London worked out the structure of the mineral to be sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide. They searched the Internet to see whether anyone had classified it already. The first link returned was to a Wikipedia entry on Kryptonite, specifically a label on a box of Kryptonite in the movie Superman Returns. However, the people who decide on names have strict rules that do not take such things into consideration, so its official name will be Jadarite. Just the same, even geologists will likely call it Kryptonite

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A Member's Voice

How we're using the best ingredients to create a great website

By Larry Wagner President ASM International

When you visit the new ASM site, you will notice a dramatic improvement in CONTENT. Our members and customers come to ASM for specific materials information. We are working to bolster our content base, to truly become the "one-stop shop" for that information. Not only are we looking to acquire key content from non-ASM sources that will provide benefit for our members and customers - but also we are working to bring never-before-available "legacy" content from the unique information resources of ASM to the web.

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Video of the Week

CV-22 Osprey Steals the Show

The first operational CV-22 Osprey stole the show during an air power demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 16, commemorating the Air Force's 60th anniversary.

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Industry News

ASM publishes breaking industry news articles on our website every day!

Below are the top news items of the week.
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Ultrathin Aluminum Key to Modine 'Breakthrough' in Cooling
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Modine Manufacturing has developed cooling systems in which ultra-thin layers of aluminum dissipate heat, resulting in products that are lighter, stronger, and less expensive to manufacture. The thin materials are stronger, function better, and are more corrosion-resistant than thicker materials normally in engine cooling systems.

First Nano System Deposits Semiconducting Nanowires
PR Newswire

First Nano, a division of CVD Equipment Corp., has released its ET2000-SS and ET3000-SS solid source deposition systems specifically designed for producing semi-conducting nanowires. Single-crystal nanowires made from materials such as zinc oxide and gallium nitride have been the focus of researchers for many years because of their remarkable electronic and optoelectronic properties.

Intel Joins Forces With 'One Laptop Per Child' Project
Associated Press

Intel and One Laptop Per Child might seek ways to package their computers together. For example, Intel's Classmate laptop, which has to be plugged in, might be an option for governments to deploy in urban schools. The cheaper XO laptops, which use very little power and can be mechanically recharged by hand, could be placed in rural districts.

Soy-Based Auto Seat Foam Launched by Ford and Lear
PR Newswire

Ford Motor Co. and Lear Corp. will mark an automotive milestone in August when production of soy-based foam for seats begins in the 2008 model year Ford Mustang. The industry's first soy-based flexible foam will be placed in the seat backs and seat cushions beginning in August at the Auto Alliance International factory in Flat Rock, Michigan, home of the Ford Mustang.

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News from AM&P

The I-Limb Hand is a prosthetic device from Scottish bionic technology company Touch Bionics that replicates the look and feel of the human hand. Touch Bionics selected a particularly rigid grade of DuPont Zytel HTN semi-aromatic polyamide to produce a prosthetic that is lightweight, robust, and highly-appealing to both patients and healthcare professionals.

The prosthetic hand has five individually powered digits with fully articulated joints, all helping deliver multiple grip patterns that enhance dexterity and support up to 90% of all activities of daily living.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Research Centre Julich in Germany have signed a Fuel Cell cooperative activity agreement in which ORNL will share characterization tools and techniques, while Julich will share materials and fabrication techniques. Julich has extensive experience developing direct methanol fuel cells and is building capabilities in the area of high-temperature polymer fuel cells.
www.ornl.gov

CoorsTek has opened its new specialty materials center, which will focus on developing next-generation ceramic materials for applications in high-technology markets such as semiconductor, electronics, laser, advanced armor, and medical components.
www.coorstek.com

University of California at Davis researchers announce that they have developed a new way to make cubic zirconia with very small crystal sizes that could allow fuel cells to run at much lower temperatures, 50 to 100°C.
www.ucdavis.edu

Honda Aircraft Co. has broken ground for its new 369,000 square foot headquarters and manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International airport in Greensboro, N.C.
http://world.honda.com

Chaparral Steel Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. for $86.00 per share in cash. The merger agreement was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies.
www.chaparralsteel.com

NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate has amended its NASA Research Announcement to solicit additional research proposals for the Hypersonics project, such as the development of materials for airframe and propulsion applications that can withstand severe temperatures for extended periods of time.
www.aeronautics.nasa.gov

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Materials Science & Technology
2007 Conference & Exhibition
September 16-20, 2007
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Detroit, Mich.
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MS&T'07 brings together the strengths of four major materials organizations:

• ACerS (The American Ceramic Society)
• AIST (Association for Iron & Steel Technology)
• ASM (ASM International)
• TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society)

The Technical Program includes:

• AUTOMOTIVE MATERIALS
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Driving the Engines of Change in Manufacturing
September 17-19, 2007
COBO Hall
Detroit, Mich.
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At Heat Treat 2007, our quality-driven technical program will focus on the latest worldwide developments in heat treating-related equipment, processes, testing methods and quality control. Want to improve your processes or lower costs? Heat Treat 2007 is the place to be! This preeminent event offers a strong technical program and an outstanding exhibition, an unmatched forum in which to exchange both practical ideas and scientific knowledge.

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PRINCIPLES OF PROPER VACUUM FURNACE MAINTENANCE
Presented by the ASM Heat Treating Society October 3-4, 2007
Anaheim, California

Topics for this symposium include:
. Leak Detection
. Pumping Systems
. Pyrometry per AMS2759 Rev NADCAP accreditation
. Instrumentation Controls
. Hot Zone Designs
. Cooling Systems
. Specialty Gas Choices
. Preventive Maintenance

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