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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 🔬 **𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐨 𝐖𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐄𝐌?** SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) gives us beautiful images of a material's surface. It can show: • Fibers • Particles • Cracks • Pores • Coatings But sometimes the image raises a bigger question: **"What is this feature actually made of?"** This is where EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) becomes essential. Here are some real examples: ✅ **Contamination Analysis** SEM reveals an unexpected particle. EDS identifies whether it is dust, metal debris, salt residue, or process contamination. ✅ **Coating Verification** SEM shows a coated surface. EDS confirms whether the coating elements are actually present and uniformly distributed. ✅ **Failure Investigation** SEM reveals a crack or defect. EDS helps determine whether corrosion products, oxides, or foreign materials contributed to the failure. ✅ **Filler Distribution** SEM shows particles insi...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐩𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡 | 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 Not all epoxy resins are created equal. Epoxigraph is our graphene-enhanced epoxy resin developed for structural applications where strength, adhesion, and long-term reliability truly matter. 🔬 Why Epoxigraph? ✔️ Higher mechanical resistance ✔️ Improved structural rigidity ✔️ Reduced microcrack propagation ✔️ Excellent adhesion to fibers and substrates ✔️ Superior durability under demanding conditions Designed for industries where failure is not an option — aerospace, defense, automotive, and advanced structural components. Its formulation allows excellent impregnation of glass and carbon fibers , providing high adhesion between fiber and matrix and resulting in structures with outstanding mechanical and chemical resistance. Compared to conventional epoxy systems, Epoxigraph offers higher stiffness, improved structural integrity and greater durability , m...

In electronics manufacturing and packaging, materials are often classified by their 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿: 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. These categories exist because different problems require different solutions. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 materials block current entirely. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 materials allow it to flow freely. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 materials (sometimes called static-dissipative) sit in between: they allow charge to drain away slowly and in a controlled manner, preventing the sudden discharge events that can damage sensitive components. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. At lower loading levels, the resulting compound may be dissipative, and useful for ESD-safe packaging, trays, or enclosures. At higher loading levels, with a well-dispersed conductive network, the material becomes suitable for EMI shielding. The d...

  Ineos Styrolution provides material to the packaging industry, as well as to automotive, healthcare and electronics customers. It’s a subsidiary under broader chemicals company Ineos Group.  Ineos Styrolution says it remains bullish on opportunities in PS, though plastics in this realm have faced external pressures. Recycling challenges have pushed some states, such as California, to restrict expanded polystyrene foam containers. Foodservice packaging manufacturer Genpak planned to close a Utah manufacturing facility this year that made polystyrene containers, citing certain bans in neighboring states. Illinois lawmakers have advanced similar legislation. PS stakeholders are trying to push back. The #Polystyrene Recycling Alliance recently called on the U.S. Plastics Pact to remove expanded polystyrene transport packaging and rigid polystyrene packaging from its Problematic and Unnecessary Materials list. The Channahon site has been operational since 1960, Ineos Styrolution...

New for manufacturers of thin-wall electrical components: Zenite® LCP 5245L, a high-flow, low warp solution to enable reliable high-volume production of these sensitive components.   Molders of complex CPU sockets for AI server platforms already are benefitting from the attributes of this new material. Are you manufacturing: • Applications with high-pin density designs? • Large components with tight warpage requirements? • Applications sensitive to surface defects or post-processing damage? • High-volume thin-walled parts (and maybe having challenges with process simplification and robustness)? Then you really should make time to learn about Zenite® LCP 5245L.  And it is easy to learn more with the help of the Chemille digital assistant. The TDS and processing datasheet are available immediately, and registering at Chemille will open access to other documents such as CAE, regulatory and other documents. source : Celanese It’s all available right here: https://lnkd.in/eS4Z...

 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 🔧 𝗣𝗩𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 Rheology in PVC is far more complex than viscosity curves on a datasheet. Unlike many polymers, PVC does not melt cleanly. Its flow behaviour depends on fusion, lubricant interactions, stabilizer efficiency and how the polymer breaks down under shear and temperature. This makes process control both critical and difficult. Two compounds with identical formulations can behave very differently in the extruder simply because of particle size distribution, porosity or plasticizer absorption rate. Small changes in shear stress or temperature profile can shift the melt from too elastic to too fragile, affecting die swell, surface finish and dimensional accuracy. The challenge grows when recyclate, fillers or impact modifiers are added, each altering the melt’s elasticity and flow resistance in its own way. Consistent rheolo...

#Plasticpipe systems are essential for delivering safe, high-quality drinking water, reliably and at scale. The materials used in these systems need to combine strong mechanical performance with high purity and be efficient to process. Increasingly, they are also expected to be more sustainable. At Borouge International, we’re supporting this transition by replacing 10% of the fossil-based feedstock in our established #polypropylene (PP) grade BA160E-8229-01 with a bio-based alternative and launching the product as part of the Bornewables™ portfolio. Established in 2026, Borouge International brings together #Borouge , #Borealis and #NOVAChemicals Corporation into a global polyolefins platform with complementary regional strengths, advanced technology capabilities and the scale to serve customers across key growth markets. A high-performance, easy-to-process drinking water grade: Used in drinking water and irrigation applications, BA160E-8229-01 is a fully formulated, drinking wate...