Armor design and application is a science rather than an organized branch of engineering. A variance in 1Kg or less in the weight of a vest can mean the difference between life and death. A soldier could carry extra food, water, or additional ammunition with a variance in weight of armor. ... Read more

Rubber products, such as tires, are subjected to wear over a period of time due to air, heat, light, and flexing as rubber slowly loses its tensile strength and other properties. In order to retard the ageing of tires, several substances are used to manufacture rubber, one of such substance is ... Read more

A nanoparticle is a particle having a size less than or equal to 100 nanometers. The impact of nanotechnology, has been rising rapidly, on human life through its application in industries such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, space, and environmental science. Nanoparticles are ... Read more

Molybdate is an odorless compound containing molybdenum and oxygen ions. Ammonium molybdate is an organic compound, which is manufactured by reacting molybdenum trioxide in the presence of excess ammonia. The compound is available in different physical forms: solid powder, liquid, crystals, and ... Read more

Aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents are defined as organic compounds whose carbon atoms are linked in open chains, either straight or branched, rather than containing a benzene ring. Aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents do not have a benzene ring, but they are mixtures of saturated, long straight chain ( ... Read more

Performance coatings are a set of varnishes used to enhance the physical properties of surfaces, namely the ability to resist harmful environmental factors such as intense temperature, humidity, radiation, etc. The nature and function of performance coatings is determined by their application. ... Read more

The global rubber coated fabrics market is prophesied to ride its growth on the back of hefty investments directed toward steel and military, chemical, infrastructure, automotive, and oil and gas industries in Asia Pacific regions. Developing countries of the world, especially in Asia Pacific, ... Read more

Vinyl ester is a resin produced through the process of esterification of an epoxy resin with monocarboxylic acid. The product obtained is then dissolved in the solvent like styrene. Vinyl ester is used in various applications in pipes and tanks, construction, transportation, and paint and ... Read more

Global Ultra-thin Glass Market: Snapshot

Ultra-thin glass finds numerous applications in electronics and semiconductors mainly owing to its extremely low thickness. The thickness of ultra-thin glass ranges from micrometers to few millimeters, which makes it suitable to ... Read more