Mechanical, thermal, and sensitivity properties of plastic bonded explosives (PBX) depend on the type of ingredients in their formulation. Aim of the work is to develop aluminized cast PBX formulations and process...
Read MoreThermal Effusivity (Ws1/2/m2K) is the thermophysical property that dictates a materials ability to exchange thermal energy (heat) from another material it is in contact with. If the effusivity of the materials are...
Read MoreAbstract: The most important factor in the worldwide problem of global warming is the emission of carbon dioxide. The 23% of carbon dioxide emissions generated by building construction must be reduced. Reduction in...
Read MoreThermal insulation materials function as a barrier to minimize heat loss, and have applications across a wide range of fields, including construction, aerospace, packaging and more. As such, a critical property of...
Read MoreBy Landen MacDonald, Market Research Analyst Thermal conductivity is an essential property of materials that affects their performance and durability in various applications. Using the transient plane source method...
Read MoreAbstract: Polymers are widely used as insulating materials. However, a lot of effort has been made to improve their properties, especially their thermal conductivity. The goal is to create materials with high thermal...
Read MoreNovel microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCMs) composed of the lead tungstate (PbWO4) shell and paraffin core were designed for shielding of gamma radiation as well as thermal energy storage. Such MEPCMs were...
Read MoreWritten by Travis Parkman, Subject Matter Expert A common use for Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is indirect process monitoring and quality control (QC) checks. The type of QC test depends on the nature...
Read MoreAbstract: The greatest challenge for a feasible hydrogen economy lies on the production of pure hydrogen and the materials for its storage with controlled release at ambient conditions. Hydrogen with its great...
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