The investigation team at NASA will now observe Dimorphos (Greek word meaning two-forms) using ground-based telescopes to confirm that the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)’s impact altered the asteroid’s orbit around Didymos (Greek word meaning twin). Researchers expect the impact to shorten Dimorphos’ orbit by about 1%, or roughly 10 minutes; precisely measuring how much the asteroid was deflected is one of the primary purposes of the full-scale test.
Crucibles are containers made from refractory metals or ceramics, able to withstand high degrees of heat. They are temperature resistant as well as chemically and physically stable at high temperature. This enables you to melt substances, usually metals, in a controlled manner.
Microporous copper foam coated with a thin, hard layer of copper oxide provides outstanding performance as a low-profile heat sink in passive cooling environments.
The underlying microporous copper foam structure of the heat sinks has pore sizes between 300 and 600 microns and a relative density of around 37%, providing a much higher surface area than traditional copper foams. The black copper oxide that coats the interconnected pores of the thermally conductive copper foam dramatically increases emissivity and therefore passive cooling performance.
Goodfellow is proud to announce that our very own technical manager, Dr Aphrodite Tomou has co-authoured this research project, published in the Royal Society of Chemistry, Journals of #Material #Chemistry B. ⚗️ Which has also been selected for the cover of this months journal.
Over the decades, the automotive industry has come a long way. From maximum speeds and high-tech interiors to sustainable fuel alternatives. In this article, we’re going to be focusing on the materials that drive the industry.
To cover the fundamentals of materials science, first, let’s establish, “what is materials science?”. The University of Oxford describes the term as an interdisciplinary subject, spanning the physics and chemistry of matter, engineering applications and industrial manufacturing processes. The field also covers the design and discovery of new materials, as well as forensic engineering and failure analysis.
By now, most of us are familiar with Graphene, the wonder material discovered at the University of Manchester back in 2004. For those who need a reminder, Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional nanostructure. It’s the first one-atom thick 2D material ever discovered, yet it’s one of the strongest materials in the world.
What makes up 27.7% of the Earth’s crust and is one of the most useful elements known to mankind? The answer is Silicon! Not much of a punchline, but some solid facts about today’s material focus, Silicon. This material is also the second most abundant element on our planet, coming second only to Oxygen, and is crucial to many industries.
A composite is a material made from two or more constituent materials that have significantly varying physical or chemical properties. Simply put, composites are a combination of components. The purpose of composites is to create something stronger/better as a team, rather than individual players.
