Applications
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Passivated or Electropolished – What is the Difference?
Stainless steel’s corrosion resistance is due to its protective chromium oxide layer, which forms when the chromium in the alloy reacts with oxygen in its surrounding environment. The metal’s surface can be affected by dirt,…
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Impellers: Grades of Stainless Steel
Regular steel, also called carbon steel, is an alloy consisting of iron, carbon (< 2%), and other variable elements. Without some kind of protection, the iron will react with oxygen and water to form rust…
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Polymer Synthesis
Because of the high specificity and repeatability in polymer synthesis that is desired, chemists work to control as many reaction factors as possible. This is often achieved using a closed reaction system, such as a…
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Emulsion Mixing
For many cosmetic formulators the terms lotion and cream are interchangeable, as both involve mixing to create an emulsion. Many cosmetic emulsions are oil in water (o/w), where the oil phase is surrounded by the…
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