Chemicals White Papers

Granular Activated Carbon for Water and Wastewater Treatment
Description: Activated carbon, as an adsorbent has the ability to remove a large variety of compounds from contaminated waters. The advantages of granular activated carbon for water and wastewater treatment are presented in this paper. Analyzing the concept of... More
Publisher: Carbtrol Corporation
Release Date: 2007-03-13

High Contact Stress Applications of Silicon Nitride in Modern Diesel Engines
Description: Diesel engines are becoming more efficient with lower emissions resulting in fuel delivery systems operating at higher pressures and higher cylinder operating pressures, leading to failure of metal components. High contact stress applications of... More
Publisher: Ceradyne, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

High Reliability Surfact Finishing of Critical Components for Smart Weapons and Safe Aircraft
Description: Critical components of sophisticated weapons and combating aircrafts require coatings, especially infrared coatings. The contribution of ETI in this regard is highlighted in this white paper. Quoting examples of coatings performed on some weapons,... More
Publisher: Epner Technology, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

HVOF Process Control Using Almen and Temperature Measurement
Description: HVOF process with reduced heat effect on the substrate and minimal degradation of fatigue properties is now finding wide application in fatigue critical applications. This paper presents the dynamics of controlling the HVOF process by using methods... More
Publisher: IMR Test Labs
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Investigating the Use of Ozone Generators to Enhance the Quality and Increase the Disinfection Capability of Automatic Chlorine Feeders in Commercial Applications of Pools and Spas
Description: Describing Ozone as energetic oxygen and a powerful purification method of cleaning and disinfecting water, this paper examines the use of ozone generators to enhance the quality, and the disinfection capability of automatic chlorine feeders in... More
Publisher: Prozone Water Products
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Metallographic Preparation of Thermal Spray Coatings: Coating Sensitivity and the Effect of Polishing Intangibles
Description: The importance of metallographic preparation of thermal spray coatings in the assessment of material characteristics is detailed in this paper with a special focus on coating sensitivity and the effect of polishing intangibles. All parameters or... More
Publisher: IMR Test Labs
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Powder Coating of Medium Density Fiberboard
Description: This document highlights the role of powder coating as a finishing option for medium density fiberboard (MDF) products listing its importance, advantages, and latest trends in powder coatings for MDF manufacturers along with the reasons for... More
Publisher: ITW Gema, An Illinois Tool Works Co.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Production of Hydrogen from Bio-Ethanol
Description: The development strategy of Ethanol Aptus, a hydrogen production system from liquid feedstock such as bio-ethanol is presented in this document. Various types of ethanol currently produced worldwide, current commercial applications of ethanol, and... More
Publisher: HyRadix Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Removal of Curing Sealing Compound from Concrete
Description: This paper describes proper application procedures for the removal of curing and sealing materials from concrete. It mainly focuses on Bull Dozer (formerly 1205 Seal Stripper) and 1203 emulsifiable solvent that remove Spray-Cure & Seal 25, Polyseal,... More
Publisher: ChemMasters, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Report on the Workshop on Modeling and Data Needs for Lead-Free Solders Sponsored by NEMI, NIST, NSF, and TMS
Description: The worldwide movement in the electronics industry to implement lead-free solders has created a need for fundamental data that accurately describe the behavior of these alloys in solder joints and can be used to develop appropriate reliability... More
Publisher: Henkel Loctite Corporation
Release Date: 2007-03-13