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Bismuth vs. Lead: Why Bismuth Is Replacing Lead

With evidence of widespread use dating back to ancient Rome, lead has been a popular metal for millennia. However, despite being flexible and useful for diverse applications, it has fallen out of favor in recent decades. Notably, growing concerns around lead’s significant health and environmental safety risks have driven companies to search for alternatives. In that search,…

How To Develop Alloy Powders for 3D Printing

Production equipment technologies have seen a significant leap forward in flexibility and accessibility, all thanks to 3D printing. This technology has evolved from crafting small plastic artifacts to producing large-scale metal components for sectors like aerospace. While metal isn’t the pioneer material in industrial 3D printing, metal spherical powders have emerged as a game-changer. These…

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Preventing Ship Corrosion With Zinc Cathodic Anodes

Working with metal in any industry comes with varying levels of concern over corrosion. For maritime industries, corrosion can quickly lead to damaged parts, costly repairs, and a delay in processes. Each part of a ship with exposure to the water will begin corroding due to the high salinity of sea and ocean water. Countering…