When water vapor meets metal, the resulting corrosion can lead to mechanical problems that harm a machine’s performance. Through passivation, it also can form a thin inert layer that acts as a barrier against further deterioration. Either way, the exact chemical reaction is not well understood on an atomic level, but that is changing thanks to environmental transmission electron microscopy (TEM), which allows researchers to directly view molecules interacting on the tiniest possible scale.
Magnesium alloys hold promise as a lightweight material to reduce weight in automobiles and transportation systems, but low formability and strength prevent widespread adoption. Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a predictive model to aid magnesium alloy optimization to overcome these challenges.
This section provides an understanding for classifying thermally sprayed coatings according to morphologies, the shape of the individual particles, commonly determined via optical or scanning electron microscopy.
Sandvik AB, Sweden, has completed the previously announced acquisition of Buffalo Tungsten, Inc., Depew, New York, a leading US based manufacturer of tungsten metal powder and tungsten carbide powder, primarily operating in North America.
Titomic, Australia, has entered a strategic manufacturing partnership agreement with Stärke Advanced Manufacturing Group.
