Amorphous shear bands are the main deformation and failure mode of super-hard boron carbide subjected to shock loading and high pressures at room temperature. Nevertheless, the formation mechanisms of ...

Boron carbide is a superhard ceramic renowned for its low density, exceptional hardness and thermal stability. Its unique microstructure—comprising icosahedral clusters linked by inter-icosahedral ...

Pacific Steel and Recycling has begun a multimillion-dollar upgrade of its facility in Pocatello, Idaho. The company says the upgrade will allow the company to process more scrap metal and extend ...

Drill bit manufacturers have substantially improved polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutters and drag bit designs since their introduction in 1972. PCD drill bits are now approaching the rolling cone ...