News tagged with metal corrosion
2000-year-old statue of an athlete sheds light on corrosion, other modern challenges
Jul 08, 2009 |
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The restoration of a 2,000-year-old bronze sculpture of the famed ancient Greek athlete Apoxyomenos may help modern scientists understand how to prevent metal corrosion, discover the safest ways to permanently ...
Corrosion-resistant nanocoating for metals could replace toxic chromium
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Mar 25, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a method for coating metal surfaces with an ultrathin film containing nanoparticles - particles ...
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Scientists discover networks of metal nanoparticles are culprits in alloy corrosion
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Aug 04, 2008 |
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Oxide scales are supposed to protect alloys from extensive corrosion, but scientists at U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have discovered metal nanoparticle chinks in this armor.
Carbon Nanotubes Make Fuel Cells Cheaper
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Feb 09, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- As fuel cells are becoming more popular due to their potential use in applications such as hydrogen-powered vehicles, auxiliary power systems, and electronic devices, the need for the precious ...
The nanoworld of corrosion
Feb 09, 2006 |
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The effect of corrosion has an impact on about 3% of the world's Gross Domestic Product. From a positive point of view, however, chemical attack of metal surfaces may result into surface nano-structures with ...
New Fingerprint Breakthrough by Forensic Scientists
Jun 02, 2008 |
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Forensic scientists at the University of Leicester, working with Northamptonshire Police, have announced a major breakthrough in crime detection which could lead to hundreds of cold cases being reopened.
Fingerprint analysis technique could be used to identify bombmakers
Aug 26, 2008 |
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University of Leicester experts have held discussions with military personnel in Afghanistan following the discovery of new technology to identify fingerprints on metal.
Lead leaching and faucet corrosion in PVC home plumbing
Jun 02, 2008 |
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Scientists in Virginia are reporting that home plumbing systems constructed with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipes may be more susceptible to leaching of lead and copper into drinking water than other ...
Bacterium takes a shine to metals
Jun 16, 2006 |
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Exposed metal surfaces are highly vulnerable to corrosion, but paint or other protective coatings can interfere with some uses, as well as add significant costs. Now, a comprehensive series of experiments suggests ...
Eco-friendly metal coating replacement for chromate
Oct 30, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- CSIRO has developed a novel coating technology, "Quench Coat", to protect galvanised products from 'white rust' ? the form of zinc oxide that tarnishes freshly galvanised coatings, making ...
Scientists replace chrome coatings with safer metal alloys
May 20, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Ever since the 1940s, chrome has been used to add a protective coating and shiny luster to a wide range of metal products, from bathroom fixtures to car bumpers.
Researcher uses bacteria to make radioactive metals inert
Sep 08, 2009 |
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The Lost Orphan Mine below the Grand Canyon hasn't produced uranium since the 1960s, but radioactive residue still contaminates the area. Cleaning the region takes an expensive process that is only done in ...
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