Tungsten was discovered in 1781 but was not applied to an industry for another 150 years. Composite materials are made of two or more materials that have different chemical compositions. Tungsten carbide falls between 8.5 and 9 Moh’s hardness scale. Diamonds have a hardness of 10. Tungsten carbide is double the density and about twice…
Day: July 14, 2017
Mediation of Murky Waters
What happens when you turn on your faucet to pour a glass of water and the water is brown or smells funny? You are concerned and want answers. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates such matters and makes sure that our environment and our lives are safe and protected. As our world undergoes environmental changes,…