From the A Bomb to Hinkley Point and Beyond — Minor Metals in Nuclear James Walsh, MMTA Nuclear power has certainly had its up and downs over the last 70…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: April 2016
MMTA Welcomes Australian Zirconia as New Member
by Maria Cox April 5, 2016The MMTA is pleased to welcome Australian Zirconia as a new member. Australian Zirconia Limited (AZL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Australian multi commodity mining company, Alkane Resources…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: March 2016
MMTA Welcomes Tophet Corporation as a New Member
by Maria Cox March 2, 2016Trader Tophet Corporation has been serving the specialty metals industry for over 20 years with a specific focus on vacuum melters. We are committed to sourcing and consistently delivering high… -
The Crucible: September 2015
Potential Record Breaking Metal for Highest Melting Temperature
by Maria Cox September 30, 2015A new material with a higher melting point than any other known substance has potentially been discovered by scientists. The alloy, which is a combination of hafnium, carbon and nitrogen,… -
The Crucible: November 2015
To Hf or Hf not – Who cares about Hafnium?
by Maria Cox November 1, 2015Perhaps the recent history of hafnium answers the question - ‘What are minor metal merchants for?’ A minor metals trader of the 1970s, it is fair to say, could safely…