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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By Jim Destefani / October 3, 2013

Ceramics and glass business news of the week.

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Video: Inexpensive process distills silica compounds from sand, waste

By Jim Destefani / October 2, 2013

Scientists at the University of Michigan have developed an inexpensive distillation process to transform common silica from sand and other materials into chemicals that can be used in fireproofing and waterproofing materials, textiles, and other products.

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Reduced firing temperatures, low-e kiln design to save energy, cut emissions

By Jim Destefani / September 30, 2013

A new electric field-assisted kiln technology developed at Ceram could work in combination with lower-firing materials to cut energy costs and emissions for the ceramics industry.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Jim Destefani / September 30, 2013

Other materials stories that may be of interest.

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American Elements chairman to talk minerals, geopolitics

By Jim Destefani / September 26, 2013

On Oct. 9, American Elements CEO Michael N. Silver will speak at a meeting of the New York Mineralogical Club on the topic of “How Minerals Will Impact Global Geopolitics in the 21st Century.”

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October/November ACerS Bulletin: Ceramics in Canada and Mexico, 2014 meetings, and more

By Jim Destefani / September 26, 2013

The October/November issue of the ACerS Bulletin will be in subscribers’ mailboxes soon, and it’s loaded with exclusive content you just won’t find anywhere else.

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ACerS short courses bookend MS&T’13—Glass, sintering, electroceramics

By Jim Destefani / September 25, 2013

ACerS short courses aim to provide a basic foundation of knowledge to attendees who may not be experts in the subject area, and three courses will be offered in conjunction with MS&T’13.

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By Jim Destefani / September 25, 2013

Ceramics and glass business news of the week.

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Rotary engine materials, applications reimagined

By Jim Destefani / September 24, 2013

Ceramic materials and possible new applications are possible keys to reviving the Wankel rotary engine design.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Jim Destefani / September 23, 2013

Other materials stories that may be of interest.

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