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Argon (Ar) – part of a series on gases used during the physical vapour deposition (PVD) process – an innovative method for improving the performance of stainless steel
Richard Storer-Adam delves into the world of argon – one of the constituent gases of air – looking into how it is used in the production of light bulbs, windows and stainless steel.
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Aluminium (Al) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material
Richard Storer-Adam gives a brief history of aluminium, from its time as a material with a higher value than gold through to its use today for wheels, drinks cans and aeroplanes.Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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Copper (Cu) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam explores the long relationship humans have had with copper, using it for thousands of years to conduct heat and electricity and as a corrosion resistant building material. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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A brief tutorial in layman’s terms on the role of the chemical element iron (Fe) and where it appears on earth, in our bodies and in our industries
Richard Storer-Adam gives us a concise explanation of the part iron plays on our planet including nuclear fusion, its role in protecting the earth from cosmic radiation and its relationship with steel.Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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Nickel (Ni) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam looks into the origins of nickel, the part it plays in the composition of the planet and the industrial uses that make it a valuable metal alloy. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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Vanadium (V) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam gives us a brief history of vanadium from its discovery in the 19th century to its industrial uses and role in the steel industry today.Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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The history of vacuum technology from Democritus to microchips and consumer electronics
Richard Storer-Adam takes us from the first hypothesis of a vacuum in ancient Greece, through the scientific discoveries of the 17th century to the applications of vacuum technology in the modern day. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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Silicon (Si) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam explains how the chemical element silicon was discovered and how it is a vital component for manufacturing products ranging from electronics to stainless steel. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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Cobalt (Co) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam explores the use of cobalt from colouring glass for the ancient Egyptians to more modern applications in the renewable energy and stainless steel industries.Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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What are vacuum pumps and vacuum chambers and how do they create low pressure ?
Richard Storer-Adam explains the science of vacuum chambers and traces their origins back to England in the 17th century. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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