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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340453
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
... Abstract This chapter addresses the implications for increased aluminum usage on major issues such as climate change and solid waste management. The chapter also considers three approaches for decarbonizing aluminum-product production. aluminum alloys aluminum recycling climate change...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340019
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
... of climate change. Summary The main ore for aluminum, bauxite , is mined in tropical or semitropical regions of the world such as Australia, China, Brazil, Guinea, and India. The ore is a mixture of iron, silicon, and aluminum oxides. The refining, or Bayer , process uses NaOH, temperature...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2022
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.tstap.t56040020
EISBN: 978-1-62708-428-4
... of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which in turn translates into climate changes and extreme weather events. It is therefore necessary to develop renewable energy sources and also to increase the thermal efficiency of fossil fuels. Thermal spray technology has the potential to contribute to energy...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.cpi2.t55030005
EISBN: 978-1-62708-282-2
..., and climatic values ( Ref 1 – 13 ). Atmospheric corrosion is distinguished from the corrosion of metals exposed to high temperatures in an absence of moisture on the metal surface (dry or gaseous corrosion), which does not correspond to the terrestrial atmospheric humidity and temperature. The mechanism...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ahsssta.t53700001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-279-2
... States petroleum consumption for the transportation sector from 1995–2035, million barrels per day equivalent. Source: Ref 1.3 Increasing consumption of petroleum results in increasing emissions of greenhouse gases and adversely contributes to global climate change. Figure 1.5 shows the carbon...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 1996
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.phtpclas.t64560001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-353-9
... for steels now taken by plastics, composites and ceramics. This change has been brought about by economic factors, environmental factors (e.g., lighter weight automobiles for better gas mileage and less air pollution), and (at least certainly in the United States) by international competition. These three...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2024
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ahsssta2.t59410001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-482-6
... ( Ref 1.4 ). Fig. 1.4 U.S. petroleum consumption for the transportation sector from 1995 to 2035. Source: Ref 1.4 Increasing consumption of petroleum results in increasing emissions of greenhouse gases, and this adversely contributes to global climate change. Figure 1.5 shows...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2000
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.cub.t66910427
EISBN: 978-1-62708-250-1
... environment Condensed water alternating climate test Water vapor + SO 2 , temperature change As in condensed water climate test, with polluted gas Salt spray tests Salt spray test NaCl solution Ocean climate Acetic acid salt spray test NaCl + CH 3 COOH Salted roads Copper-accelerated...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
... the aluminum industry in the era of global climate change. The chapters focusing on application and products include: 9. Product, Alloy, and Temper Selection 10. Customer Manufacturing Processes 11. Aluminum in Aircraft and Space Applications 12. Aluminum in Light Vehicles 13...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ahsssta.t53700249
EISBN: 978-1-62708-279-2
... to minimize the impact of their vehicles and operations on climate change and the environment. Ford Motor Company, for example, has improved the fuel economy of their U.S. vehicles since 2006 by 16.8% and is set to reduce its facility CO 2 emissions by 30% per vehicle by 2025 compared to a 2010 baseline...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ssde.t52310213
EISBN: 978-1-62708-286-0
... of application experience involved in its construction, the domed top of the Chrysler building still shines undiminished by the harsh coastal and urban climate ( Fig. 1 ). With today’s technology, one can choose from a variety of stainless alloys with sufficient corrosion resistance to withstand any environment...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 1985
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.sagf.t63420027
EISBN: 978-1-62708-452-9
... in the overall load-carrying capacity (assuming no change in temperature that would change viscosity). (f) At constant speed, surface equilibrium temperature increases as load increases, lowering the scuffing load limit of the reaction film. NOTE: Surface equilibrium temperature is attained when the heat...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2024
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ahsssta2.t59410275
EISBN: 978-1-62708-482-6
... unit yield strength. Automotive companies have adopted strategies to minimize the impact of their vehicles and operations on climate change and the environment. Ford Motor Company, for example, has improved the fuel economy of their U.S. vehicles by 16.8% since 2006 and is set to reduce facility CO...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2000
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ttg2.t61120131
EISBN: 978-1-62708-269-3
...-beta titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V Status Quo on Alloy Development The wave of mergers and acquisitions at the end of the 1990s signaled a sea of change in the business climate. New alloys are no longer coming from the producers with much regularity. Virtually all the more recently applied...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.fibtca.t52430001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-253-2
... (typically 35 to 38%), making power generation very expensive. Additionally, they are one of the largest sources of air pollution. Emissions such as CO 2 , SO 2 , NO x , and dust particles due to burning of fossil fuels are some of the largest contributors to global climate change. Studies reveal...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.atia.t59340375
EISBN: 978-1-62708-427-7
..., and other parameters needed in building design. The mechanical properties will change with profile thickness, whether a bar or complex shape, and the data is typically provided in ranges; Table 16.2 shows an example for 6063 extrusions in three different tempers. Example of aluminum standards and data...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ssde.t52310233
EISBN: 978-1-62708-286-0
... industry to help conserve nickel by specifying alloys such as 430, 439, and 201 as their standard alloys as well as by specifying nonabrasive finishes. This can be done with no loss of functionality or change of appearance and could save 23% to 50% in material cost. Applications Cookware Any...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2022
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.isceg.t59320011
EISBN: 978-1-62708-332-4
... to new technology Market fluctuations Increase in productivity Analysis of competition Labor pool availability Environmental regulations Political climate changes 3.6.3 Site Selection The availability of raw materials of the specified quality and quantity and the proximity...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 March 2002
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.stg2.t61280339
EISBN: 978-1-62708-267-9
... steady but hardly revolutionary. The business climate of the late 20th century led to the vindication of the last prediction mentioned above, the superalloy manufacturing business has undergone a revolutionary change with the agglomeration of activities in large business entities. For example, Special...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2024
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.pmamfa.t59400337
EISBN: 978-1-62708-479-6
... all been certified for use in eco-cars. Leading automobile manufacturers around the world are researching and developing eco-cars because of climate change and rising oil prices. Conventional transmissions, such as conventional manual or dual-clutch transmissions, can be used in hybrid automobiles...