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Open this email for new and featured products from manufacturers and suppliers. (If you are using Outlook 2007, we recommend viewing this email in a web browser to experience full functionality) View in Browser Forward To a Friend Ceramics and Glass Materials Alert August 11, 2011 Hello, GlobalSpec Subscriber: Here is your weekly Ceramics and Glass Materials Alert from GlobalSpec. In this issue: Newly Added Products & Services New Technical Articles Tradeshows and Events Follow Us:        Featured Product Announcements   Ceramic Material for Refractory Applications CORDIERITE Its good thermal shock properties lend this material to be used in refractory applications. Its low...READ MORE > Ceramic Balls & Steel Balls Starting from the rigorous testing of the wire for all crucial factors, heat treatment is one of the most...READ MORE > Patterned Glass for Light Control Applications Abrisa Technologies offers numerous patterned glass products and hexagon louvers for diffusion and light control....READ MORE > Schott Glass Tubing at Labs 21 SCHOTT Glass Tubing offers tailor-made products & services markets such as laboratories, pharmaceuticals,...READ MORE > Sintered NdFeB Magnets Neodymium permanent magnets (Nd-Fe-B) are composed of neodymium, iron, boron and a few transition metals. These...READ MORE > Ceramic Magnets Ceramic (ferrite) permanent magnets are composed of strontium carbonate and iron oxide. They are charcoal gray in...READ MORE > Bonded NdFeB Magnets Applications of Bonded NdFeB magnets • Drive and generator applications • Miniaturized...READ MORE > Walnut Shell Flour Eco-Shell, Inc. produces over 30 grades of processed walnut shell. Flour grades include the U.S. Sieve sizes -100,...READ MORE > Cosmetics & Cleansers The cosmetic industry uses walnut shell media as an exfoliate in facial, body and foot...READ MORE > Noralide®NBD-200 Hot Pressed Silicon Nitride Noralide® NBD-200 Hot Pressed Silicon Nitride ( Si3N4) offers a combination of characteristics that make it an...READ MORE > Custom Silicon Carbide Ceramics Saint-Gobain has earned a reputation for providing advanced, high-tech ceramic components to worldwide markets....READ MORE > Abrisa Technologies Publishes Guide to Glass Abrisa Technologies has just published their Guide to Glass detailing optical properties including Light &...READ MORE > Search Product Announcements: (If you are using Outlook 2007, we recommend viewing this email in a web browser to experience full functionality) Newly Added Products & Services   Zirconia -- ZTA from CoorsTek Extremely Durable Materials for Exceptional Grinding Performance CoorsTek provides a number of highly durable materials specifically formulated to ensure reliably consistent performance for your bulk material preparation. We can help with standard and custom applications. Grinding Media ... [See Datasheet] Cerbec Silicon Nitride Ceramic Balls -- SN-101C from CoorsTek Smoother surface, better geometry & inert material Decreased lube degradation No cold welding/adhesive wear Less friction Reduced startup & running torque Lower operating temperature Less wear Eliminates vibration - induced false brinelling Lighter weight Decreased centrifugal force Decreased ... [See Datasheet] Technical Articles   GM Will Use New Structural Adhesives Extensively General Motors (GM) will be making extensive use of new crash-resistant structural adhesives in new models based on its Delta and Epsilon platforms, which will help improve cars' crashworthiness and allow the company to use thinner gauges of steel. A new generation of structural adhesives offers... (read more) Next Generation Adhesives Are Taking the Road By Storm With oil prices at $135 dollars per barrel, the pressure is on for car makers to innovate and create more fuel efficient vehicles. Volkswagen seems to be taking this task seriously with the 1L, a prototype that is capable of traveling for 235mpg using 1 gallon of gasoline, or 100km on 1L of gas.... (read more) How Well Do You Know Your Polyolefins? Polyolefins represent the majority of plastics produced every year and show no slowing of their high growth curve. In fact, more and more of the materials that we use every day are made from polyolefins. This high demand results in a healthy new development pipeline and a variety of materials which... (read more) What's the Difference: Glue Shelves at hardware stores are flush with glues, but for everyday job-site use, it's best to consider just a few categories: polyvinyl acetate (PVA), polyurethane, and cyanoacrylate (CA). All three types of glue should have a place in your toolbox, but understanding the properties and strengths of... (read more) Tradeshows and Events of Interest   Upcoming GlobalSpec Online Conferences & Trade Shows GlobalSpec's online conferences & trade shows are highly interactive and informative events accessible directly from the convenience of your desktop. They will satisfy your desire to learn about key issues, hot topics, and new technologies impacting your world. Participate in educational sessions, meet with leading manufacturers in the Exhibit Hall, and network with peers. August 24, 2011 Defense & Security Technology GlobalSpec's free ONLINE event, Defense & Security Technology, gives you the opportunity to learn about the latest products and solutions from leading defense contractors and security system developers, right from the convenience of your desktop. Participate in educational sessions offering industry expertise on innovations and trends across key technology areas including electrical and electronic systems, communications and surveillance, materials, plus computer hardware and software solutions. Learn More. Recommended for You   Other GlobalSpec users who receive this Ceramics and Glass Materials Alert also enjoy these e-Newsletters: Glass & Ceramics Advanced Ceramics; Specialty Glasses; Thermal Ceramics & Refractors; Processing Technology & Fabrication  Past Issues Coatings & Surface Engineering Coatings; Cleaning & Surface Preparation; Surface Engineering; Lubrication & Wear  Past Issues See the complete list of GlobalSpec e-Newsletter publications. This is your latest alert for Ceramics and Glass Materials . To see your list of recommended Product Alerts, click here. To see all available alert categories, click here. What's New   How Will the Economic Climate Affect Your Work This Year? 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