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Pumping energy to nanocrystals from a quantum well

University of California scientists working at Los Alamos National Laboratory with a colleague from Sandia National Lab...

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Polyimide

Hello. I'm doing research into the markets for polyimide. Can anyone help me find industry contacts that understand the...

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posted by stbucky

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removing paint from aluminum

What does dilute hydrochloric acid do to aluminum? Would it remove paint and leave a nice shiny surface or would it eat...

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posted by JoeMorgan

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Dislocation creates 'whirlpool' that pulls surface atoms into crystal

http://www.physorg.com/news160.html Developing novel ways to control the motion of atoms on surfaces is essential for t...

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hydrogen in metals?

I've read that there can be significant amounts of hydrogen entrapped in certain common metal alloys (e.g. Kovar, alumi...

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Uses of Bulk Nano Materials (was beanstalks)

snipped-for-privacy@spsystems.net (Henry Spencer) : > > >> ...the problem is much less daunting than it used to be -- i...

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posted by earlcp

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PVD coating theory, technology and applications

Dear all, I have developed a website to summarise the theory of PVD coatings. It can be viewed at http://www.pvd-coatin...

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FFC Cambridge Titanium Electrolytic Production Process

All Any body have a feel for the FFC Cambridge Titanium Electrolytic Production Process and if it will bring down the pr...

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how high up a concrete wall

Question arose as to how heavy can you have a concrete wall by pouring the holes full with cement and steel rebar. I su...

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Help Needed

Hi! I am looking for a material that is to be used in a capacitor as diaelec. The capacitor is to delivery a very high...

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Carnegie Institution new approach to making diamonds

I know that this has been posted to sci.materials before, but this sure is interesting! http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/newsr...

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posted by scott

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Driveway Resealing vs. Repaving

Hi, I have a 15 yr old asphalt driveway with lots of cracks. I have been using a sealer every couple years on it, but t...

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posted by lecher9000

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ask for help (My physical final year project)

Dear Mr/Ms: I am an undergraduated student of applied physics, next semester I will do my final year project, and the f...

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Engineers Visualize Electric Memory As It Fades

While the memory inside electronic devices may often be more reliable than ours, it too can worsen over time. Now a tea...

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Air impedance

Hi, I want to measure the impedance or conductance of air. How can I achieve and what is the possible value of the imped...

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