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51Direct reduced iron — (DRI), also called sponge iron,[1] is produced from direct reduction of iron ore (in the form of lumps, pellets or fines) by a reducing gas produced from natural gas or coal. The reducing gas is a mixture majority of hydrogen (H2) and carbon… …
52Ceramic materials — Ceramic Si3N4 bearing parts Ceramic materials are inorganic, non metallic materials and things made from them. They may be crystalline or partly crystalline. They are formed by the action of heat and subsequent cooling.[1] Clay was one of the… …
53niobium processing — Introduction preparation of the ore for use in various products. Niobium (Nb) has a body centred cubic (bcc) crystal structure and a melting point of 2,468° C (4,474° F). Of the refractory metals, it has the lowest density and best… …
54Stereolithography — is a common rapid manufacturing and rapid prototyping technology for producing parts with high accuracy and good surface finish. A device that performs stereolithography is called an SLA or Stereolithography Apparatus.Technology… …
55Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene — (UHMWPE), also known as high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) or high performance polyethylene (HPPE), is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene. It has extremely long chains, with molecular weight numbering in the millions, usually between 2 and… …
56traditional ceramics — Introduction ceramic materials that are derived from common, naturally occurring raw materials such as clay minerals and quartz sand. Through industrial processes that have been practiced in some form for centuries, these materials are made …
57Materials science — Simulation of the outside of the Space Shuttle as it heats up to over 1,500 °C (2,730 °F) during re entry into the Earth s atmosphere Materials science is an interdisciplinary field applying the properties of matter to various areas of… …
58Taxonomy of manufacturing processes — This tree lists various manufacturing processes arranged by similarity of function.#Casting ##Sand casting ##Plastic mold ##Shell mold ##Investment casting (lost wax, precision) ##Permanent mold ##Centrifugal casting ##Die casting ##Slush or… …
59Rapid prototyping — For rapid software prototyping, see rapid application development. A rapid prototyping machine using selective laser sintering. Rapid prototyping is the automatic construction of physical objects using additive manufacturing technology. The first …
60electronic substrate and package ceramics — Introduction advanced industrial materials that, owing to their insulating qualities, are useful in the production of electronic components. Modern electronics are based on the integrated circuit, an assembly of millions of… …
