Graphene has been around now for some 12 years. For those in the minor metals industry, should it be seen as a friend or a foe – a substitute or complementary? This short piece will look at graphene: what it is and just some of what it does. And how it may be regarded by those involved in minor metals.
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The Crucible: October 2016
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By Dr K. Dessai, Independent Consultant in Metals, Mining and Energy Minor metals are used in the commonly-known applications of aerospace, automotive and energy generation, to name a few, and…
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Our Mission: We made the decision many years ago to centralize our focus on Tungsten and the alloys that are part of its family. Our mission is to be the…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: October 2016
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reauthorization
by MMTA October 14, 2016How Will You Explain the Impact of the New Law to Your CEO? Chemical registration in the U.S. just got more complicated and expensive. President Obama recently signed into law…
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By Maria Cox, MMTA Ever since the defeated French emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte’s death in 1821, on the island of St. Helena, where he lived in exile for nearly six years,…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: October 2016
Lutetium’s Potential New Application in a New Gen of Computing Devices
by MMTA October 14, 2016By James Walsh, MMTA Scientists have developed a new material that has the potential to lead to a new generation of computing devices, by packing in more power while at… -
By Gina Evangelidis, MMTA The technique founded by Gunther Von Hagens in 1978, allows biological specimens to be prepared for research, teaching and demonstration purposes. My most recent encounter with…
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By Ines Van Lierde, EuroAlliages EU duties on silicon originating in the People’s Republic of China have been renewed this year for an additional 5 years, as detailed in the…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: October 2016
BMW Unveils Plans to Use New & Used Electric Vehicle Batteries for Homes & Businesses
by MMTA October 13, 2016BMW plans to turn new and used electric vehicle batteries into a system that can store energy for homes and businesses. The product—recently unveiled in Montreal, marks the company’s entry…