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Welcome to Materials World, the member magazine of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

News

Enamoured by enamel

Pendants: Vitreous enamel, copper and silver
The Innovation in Enamel Symposium at University of West England in Bristol, UK, drew an earnest crowd eager to discuss the possibilities of a material weighed down in tradition. Ledetta Asfa-Wossen reports
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Britain – nuclear island of opportunity?

The prospect of a nuclear renaissance in the UK has resulted in a closer look at its supply chain capability. Katherine Williams reports
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

A brake on carbon fibre composites in landfill

A recycling method could see carbon fibre-reinforced composites upcycled into more demanding applications. Researchers at Loughborough University, UK, claim to have converted the composite’s thermoset polymer matrix into a ceramic, which could be used in ‘friction applications’ such as brake discs for high-end cars.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010
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Features

Second life for slag - Processing dry slag granulates

This article examines dry slag granulation, a process of using metal smelting waste by-products for value added results.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Accuracy counts – metrology for surface engineering

Discussing the importance of metrology and standardisation for surface engineering and describing the benefits of different test methods.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Surface engineering hub - information about the sector

An update on the website for the Surface Engineering Division of IOM3, first presented in Materials World in 2008.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010
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