Chemicals White Papers

Standardization in Coating Evaluation: A Universal System for Repair Coatings
Description: Standardization of testing and manufacturing processes in the repair of aircraft engines is a very important goal. With this in mind, a subcommittee of the European Airline Committee for Materials Technology (EACMT) has been working on the testing... More
Publisher: IMR Test Labs
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Superior Opacity and SO₂ Emissions Reduction in Coal Fired Utility Plants Using Advanced Flue Gas Catalytic Conditioning Technology
Description: Superior opacity and SO2 emissions reduction in coal fired utility plants using advanced flue gas catalytic conditioning technology is the focus of this white paper. It provides an overview of AC-712 technology, which has been installed and... More
Publisher: Applied Ceramics, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tensile Bond Strength Variance of Thermally Sprayed Coatings with Respect to Adhesive Type
Description: Tensile bond strength variance of thermally sprayed coatings with respect to adhesive type is the focus of this white paper. It provides a detailed description of a program conducted to assess the metallographic and testing capabilities of various... More
Publisher: IMR Test Labs
Release Date: 2007-03-13

TextureDot Application
Description: Ohio Department of Transportation requires new concrete to be cured for a minimum of 7 days before the TextureDOT is applied. The criteria to be fulfilled to meet these requirements of Ohio Department of Transportation for TextureDOT application... More
Publisher: ChemMasters, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

The Activated Carbon Blame Game
Description: This white paper attempts to understand the popular notion that most problems associated with activated carbon systems are not caused by inferior-quality carbon, but by users who do not follow proper operating procedures. It examines the problems... More
Publisher: TIGG Corp.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

The Effect of Mounting Technique on the Microstructure of Thermal Barrier Coatings(TBC)
Description: This paper attempts to study the effect of mounting technique on the microstructure of thermal barrier coatings (TBC). The effect of variations in sample mounting procedures on the final results in conjunction with varied metallographic procedures... More
Publisher: IMR Test Labs
Release Date: 2007-03-13

The Effect of Polymer Dispersant on the Oxidation of Steels in All-Volatile Treatment Water
Description: This paper studies the effect of polymer dispersant on the oxidation of steels in all-volatile treatment water. It investigates the effects on the character and rate of oxide formation by carrying out autoclave tests in all-volatile treatment (AVT)... More
Publisher: Babcock & Wilcox Co.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

The Roles of Granular Activated Carbon in Gas Conditioning
Description: This white paper provides basic understanding of the proper utilization, selection, and design of activated carbon and related systems in gas conditioning. It details the selection of granular activated carbon for specific applications, and provides... More
Publisher: TIGG Corp.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

The What, Why and How of Powder Coating
Description: Providing a practical approach to powder coating justification, this document explains how powder coating delivers desirable solutions to many finishing problems. The document offers users a worksheet method to help decide if moving to powder is... More
Publisher: ITW Gema, An Illinois Tool Works Co.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tips for Working with Acetone Based Cure & Seals
Description: This paper provides users with some tips on working with acetone based cure and seals as EPA regulations have made every solvent used to make concrete sealers except acetone illegal. The reasons solvent-based curing and sealing products are superior... More
Publisher: ChemMasters, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13