Material Science Archives

Portfolio-Wide Standardization Without Equipment Replacement

For organizations with multiple industrial plants, standardization has typically equated to capital outlay for replacement …

Quality control departments have evolved and joined the frontlines of innovation and risk management. Besides …

The most expensive mineral in the world is Jadeite, coming in at a whopping $3 million …

Raw material inspection is essential for engineers and other industrial professionals because it verifies a …

Material strength is one of the first considerations for automotive engineering. Selecting the right one …

Silicone is valuable in multiple products and industries due to its durability, flexibility and ability …

Metal strength is one of the most critical factors for professionals in engineering and manufacturing …

Rusting is considered a chemical change because it involves a reaction that changes iron into …

While the chemical composition of a metal determines a large part of the mechanical properties, …

Have you heard of galvanized metal? From pipes and fencing to screws and sheet metal, …

Durability is the ability of a physical product to remain functional, without requiring excessive maintenance …

Ductility is the physical property of the metal which means if we pull the metal …

The mechanical properties of a material reflect the relationship between its response to or deformation …

Graphite is composed of layers of carbon atoms that are arranged in 6-membered, hexagonal rings. …

What is a Brittleness? Brittleness describes the property of a material that fractures when subjected …