Building robust materials from start may ease critical mineral risks, perspective argues

Researchers at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) outline in a perspective paper how high-performance materials for batteries, hydrogen technologies, wind turbines, energy ...
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Why is Material Hardness Testing Important?

Hardness Testing is applied to a great number of materials, and for over 250 years, it has been an invaluable and frequently used mechanical test. A variety of hardness tests can be used to establish ...
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Boost Rheology Confidence with the ARES-G3™ Rheometer’s Precision Measurement Technology

The Waters TA Instruments ARES-G3 Rheometer advances rheology by delivering crisper results across a wider range of ...
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Composite testing challenges, Part 1: Introduction to mechanical testing of composites

Compared to traditional structural materials, polymer matrix composites (PMC) offer greatly enhanced performance and flexibility. However, these benefits come at the cost of increased material ...
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Material equivalence testing in shared composites databases

Compared to metals such as aluminum and steel, the number of stiffness and strength properties associated with polymer matrix composites (PMCs) is extensive. For metals, these mechanical properties ...