Graphene, a widely studied 2D material, exhibits exceptional physical and electronic properties. Twisting two graphene monolayers at a small angle creates twisted bilayer graphene (tBLG), which forms a superlattice. The moiré pattern resulting from relative layer orientation has driven significant progress in graphene research, enhancing its optical and electrical properties, including superconductivity. The mechanical, optical, […]
A team of New York University (NYU) researchers has created a new way to visualize crystals by peering inside their structures, similar to having x-ray vision. Their new technique—named Crystal Clear—combines the use of transparent particles and microscopes with lasers that allow scientists to see each unit that makes up the crystal and to create dynamic three-dimensional models.
Beta (β)-type titanium (Ti) alloys are renowned for their strength, formability, and resistance to harsh environments, making them ideal for implants and prosthetics. However, under certain conditions, a brittle omega phase can form, making the material prone to breaking. While it is known that adding tin (Sn) negates this, and makes β-type Ti alloys stronger, the exact mechanics behind this continued to puzzle scientists. That is until researchers recently discovered a metallurgical cocktail effect to explain it.
Cold-walled (double-walled water-cooled) systems were the first generation of plasma nitriding furnaces. This technology is also a vacuum-based process but employs the principle of glow discharge to provide energy for heating and nitriding at one time. Therefore, the independent control of the temperature stability and the nitriding intensity is not possible because both processes are […]
Solar Manufacturing,Sellersville, PA, announced that it has received US Patent #11,815,403 for an innovative control thermocouple design for vacuum heat treating furnaces. This new thermocouple offers a significant advantage in controlling operating temperatures from ambient up to 1200°F (649°C), particularly in smaller diameter hot zones of 36 inches (91.44 cm) or less. In conventional control […]
