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- Antimony and Lead Antimony Applications - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Steve MadonnaAntimony has only been established as an element since the 17th century, prior to that it was usually mistaken for lead. Metallic antimony has few uses since it is not physically usable in engineering applications. Only about 10% of the metal is used in its pure form; however antimony compounds ...
Views: 3258 - Lead Powder - Manufacture And Use - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Steve MadonnaLead in powdered or granular form finds several applications in a variety of industries. Including: • Oil and gas exploration • Radiological Medical protective clothing • Industrial X-ray shielding • Golf club manufacturing • Anti-friction products • Corrosive resistant paints This ...
Views: 4650 - Lead Weights in Sports Racing - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Steve MadonnaLead is a dense a relatively inexpensive metal. Lead weights have a myriad number of uses in all industry and human activity. In sports, lead weights are used most often horse racing and car racing. While the object of any race is to win, lead weights are used to different purpose in horse ...
Views: 2312 - Molybdenum Machining - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Steve MadonnaIntoduction – Molybdenum the Element. Carl Wilhelm Scheele was the first to identify Molybdenum in 1778, though the metal was know in prehistory. In ancient times, however, Molybdenum ores were often confused with lead ores. Hence the name which derives from an ancient Greek word for ...
Views: 2757 - Beryllium Machining and its applications in Aerospace and other industries - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Steve MadonnaBeryllium machining is a very tight tolerance process. Berylliumis a unique metal in terms of its physical characteristics; it is lighter than aluminum but has more than 5 times the stiffness of steel, has good thermal properties and is non-magnetic. These characteristics allow beryllium to be ...
Views: 1748 - Lead Alloy Pours – Composition, Uses and Methods - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Steve MadonnaThis article is about the various alloys of lead, lead casting methods and lead alloy applications. The article also goes into some detail with respect to some important lead alloys and their uses. The heating of metal to its liquid form and then pouring into a mold – better know as casting - ...
Views: 2998 - Using Lead Flashing and Lead T-caps for the Weather Proofing of Building Roofs, Chimneys and Walls - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Steve MadonnaLead strips are often used in construction to provide a weather proof barrier and sealer, particularly, in historic building restoration. Examples included Lead flashing for roofing systems, where a masonry chimney connects to the house and a leak proof roof penetrations. Lead T-caps are used to ...
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