Alloy Digest

Alloy Digest Trusted materials research and technical information from industry experts Alloy Digest The leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world, Alloy Digest data sheets provide facts and figures on composition and characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability. Published by ASM International. Renowned for their […]

International Materials Reviews

International Materials Reviews International Materials Reviews (IMR) provides comprehensive coverage of the state of a specific materials technology. International Materials Reviews is written by internationally respected experts and critically reviewed by committees in the U.S. and U.K. Published by Sage on behalf of ASM International and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK). International […]

Nanoscience of an Ancient Pigment

In the video, the author discusses research published in JACS regarding how a 5000 year old Egyptian Blue pigment is giving scientists clues towards the development of new nanomaterials.

Dry ice bubble experiment

Steve Spangler conducts this experiment using a bowl of dry ice. A cloth soaked in soapy water is dragged over the edge of the bowl making a bubble. The bubble gets bigger and bigger until it finally bursts.

Aluminum Smelting

Alcoa is the world’s largest producer of primary aluminum. Learn how aluminum is produced through an electrolytic reduction process known as smelting.