Thanks to its wide range of applications, zinc has become a staple in alloys across multiple industries. From bolstering corrosion resistance to galvanizing steel, zinc sees continuous demand worldwide. Some manufacturers may be unaware of the difference between zinc-dominant alloys, also known as the hypoeutectic Zamak. With nearly 15% of the world’s zinc being used for alloys,…
Aluminum is one of the most known commercial metals, with nearly every household having an aluminum product at any given time. This is due in part to the metal’s sheer versatility and light weight, paired with its natural corrosion resistance. The ductile composition of aluminum lends it to applications of all shapes and sizes but…
Bismuth’s low melting point may have helped it find a niche in the printing and typesetting industries of the early 20th century, but it gained new life around the mid-20th century for its use in electronic devices. Due to its non-toxicity, it has become in high demand as a lead substitute in products such as…
Although aluminum is the third most abundant element on the planet, it’s only been commercially viable for about a century due to historically restrictive production costs. As a lightweight and resilient metal, the versatility of aluminum lends itself to a variety of applications, such as construction materials, aircraft parts, HVAC units and consumer products. Aluminum is…