Mining involves excavating useful materials from within solid earth. Stones and rocks uncovered during the process are made of clusters of minerals and they often form crystals.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
2 Dec 2019
Some devices require semiconductor materials with elements from the “metalloid staircase” (located across groups 13, 14 and 15 of the periodic table).
By Sul Mulroy
14 Nov 2019
Viscosity modifiers are chemical indicators used to limit a lubricant’s change in viscosity when there are temperature changes.
By Sydney Luntz
8 Oct 2019
This article discusses the production of ceramics using mining waste by utilizing it as an alternative raw material with the potential to develop diversification among products and cut costs.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
18 Oct 2019
This article discusses the different types of high-strength alloys used in mining to manufacture equipment and heavy mining machinery such as mass excavators and bulldozers.
By Priyom Bose, PhD
18 Oct 2019