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  2. Refractory - Wikipedia

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    Refractory bricks in a torpedo car used for hauling molten iron In materials science , a refractory (or refractory material ) is a material that is resistant to decomposition by heat or chemical attack and that retains its strength and rigidity at high temperatures . [ 1 ]

  3. Refractory metals - Wikipedia

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    These opposing effects result in groups 5 through 7 exhibiting the most refractory properties. [8] Creep resistance is a key property of the refractory metals. In metals, the starting of creep correlates with the melting point of the material; the creep in aluminium alloys starts at 200 °C, while for refractory metals temperatures above 1500 ...

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    CoorsTek, Inc. is a privately owned manufacturer of technical ceramics for aerospace, automotive, chemical, electronics, medical, metallurgical, oil and gas, semiconductor and many other industries.

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    The U.S. Department of Defense will consider granting honorable discharges to more than 30,000 gay and bisexual veterans who were barred from serving in the military because of their sexual ...

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    The 81-year-old fabric and craft retailer filed for bankruptcy in March, falling victim to customers cutting back on spending, including on fabric, arts and supplies materials. Joann’s stock was ...

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    Fibrous refractory composite insulation (FRCI) tiles, used to provide improved strength, durability, resistance to coating cracking and weight reduction. Some HRSI tiles were replaced by this type. Flexible Insulation Blankets (FIB), a quilted, flexible blanket-like surface insulation. Used where reentry temperature was below 649 °C (1,200 °F).

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    The New York Jets' trying season has hit a new low – yet one long familiar to the franchise.. With Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Jets (3-10) were officially eliminated ...

  9. Flux (metallurgy) - Wikipedia

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    More than 1% magnesium in the alloy impairs the flux action, however, as the magnesium oxide layer is more refractory. Another possibility is an inorganic flux composed of zinc chloride or tin(II) chloride , [ 21 ] ammonium chloride , and a fluoride (e.g. sodium fluoride ).