Alloys are mixtures of two or more elements in which at least one is a metal. Metal alloys are widely used in engineering because they can have a wide range of properties beyond those offered by the base metals they contain. Alloys used in engineering may be chosen for their hardness, electrical conductivity, strength, and corrosion resistance.
Nickel Wire: oxidation-resistant, tough FCC metal for heaters, electrodes, and sensors—reliable conductivity and stability in harsh, high-temperature environments.
Fused Quartz Crucibles: ultra-pure, low-expansion SiO? with broad UV–IR transmission—essential for Si crystal growth, high-temp optics, and clean thermal processing.
From the delicate porcelain teacup to the spark plugs in a car, ceramic materials are ubiquitous yet often under-appreciated. The history of ceramics stretches back millennia, playing a crucial role in the development of human civilization.
Metals and metal alloys play an important role in the development of medical implants and devices. Different metals have properties that make them suited for different purposes, like strength, thermal conductivity, and biocompatibility. Choosing the right material for the device in question ensures that it will be both functional and safe for the patient.
Carbon (lump) offers extreme thermal stability, chemical inertness, and useful conductivity—great for composites, furnace linings, carbide precursors, and EMI/anti-static applications.
Materials science focuses on how different materials work & what we can do with them. Researchers in materials science develop and study a variety of materials.
