by Michael Yu | Sep 19, 2024 | Materials
In industrial production, PVC is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic plastic, after polyethylene and polypropylene, with an annual production of about 40 million metric tons. So what special properties does this material have? What are its...
by Frank Lee | Sep 14, 2024 | Materials
What is 303 Stainless Steel? Some of the most well-known varieties of free-machining stainless steel are 303 and type 409. It is easy to work with and will not rust. In this scenario, austenitic stainless steel is precisely what it sounds like. It is composed of...
by Michael Yu | Sep 14, 2024 | Materials
TPU, known as thermoplastic polyurethane, is a versatile polymer that combines the properties of rubber and plastic, making it an excellent choice for various applications such as healthcare, electronics, and sports equipment, where durability and performance are...
by Michael Yu | Sep 7, 2024 | Case Study, Materials
In a previous article (for more details, click here), we analyzed the physical properties, chemical properties, and manufacturing applications of metalloids. This article will focus on their origins, who discovered them, and where they got their names. We also...
by Michael Yu | Aug 20, 2024 | Materials
Polycarbonate is a material with a long story. Three scientists can be honored as the “father of polycarbonate,” two have sued for the title. XMAKE has a video dedicated to this(click here for details). Besides, we have systematically documented the basic...
by Michael Yu | Aug 16, 2024 | Materials
Polyester is widely used in the textile industry. It’s interesting to know that when American polyester “Dacron” came to China in the 1970s, the Cantonese called it “Dei-Kue-Lung”, which means “very cool.” This article...
