Rhodium plating is a type of metal plating that prevents an object from being scratched or tarnished and improves the object’s color quality. Rhodium is a precious metal that is five to twenty-five times as expensive as gold and is used for plating jewelry and other objects in order to make them brighter, smoother, and last longer. It is too brittle to be made into solid jewelry, but rhodium plated gold or silver jewelry is much stronger and looks much better than their non-plated counterparts. How Rhodium Plating Works Typically, Read More

An air scrubber is a device that removes particles, gases, or chemicals from the air in a specific area. Air scrubbers are very important in some industries as workers are frequently exposed to harmful substances. Most air scrubbers are made for a specific type of air purification but some are made to handle particles, gases, and chemicals at the same time. Air scrubbers range dramatically in capabilities, functions, and filters, but they all perform the general task of removing harmful substances from the workplace. How do Air Scrubbers Work? Air Read More

Fraxel laser is a technology that is used for dealing with age spots, melasma (Mask of Pregnancy), sunspots, wrinkles at various parts of the face, upper lip lines, sun burned skin, and acne scars. Today it is the prime technology used for treating acne scars, as it barely creates any downtime. Initially developed and implemented in late 2003 and early 2004, Fraxel laser treatments are popular today as it allows any patient to own a smooth, youthful, and rejuvenated skin. Inside the Fraxel Laser Technology The Fraxel laser uses a Read More

An inclinometer is a device that measures both positive and negative slopes. Inclinometers are also known as tilt meters, tilt indicators, gradiometers, declinometers, clinometers, etc. They measure tilt, levelness, and angles. Most inclinometers are based on conversion formulas that allow an angle to be calculated across a specific distance. While early inclinometers were based on fluids, most modern inclinometers use digital sensors. How Inclinometers Work Early inclinometers used a device that had a flat base and an interior container of water or other fluid. Because the container was marked to Read More

A typhoon is nothing more than a hurricane that occurs in the North West Pacific Ocean. The same conditions that cause a hurricane in the Atlantic ocean that hit the United States every summer are the ones that cause a typhoon. However, a typhoon does have a series of specific “rules” to exist and therefore, the causes of a typhoon are a bit more particular than with a hurricane. Typhoon Causes The first cause is warm water. When there is an abundance of warm water, there is a considerable amount Read More

Magnetic propulsion is the act of moving an object with magnetic fields and a flowing electrical current. The current is used to manipulate the system’s magnetic field or charge a fluid in the system that can be repelled. The Lorentz force then pushes the conductor in a direction that is perpendicular to the magnetic field and the conductor. The repulsing force is then used to propel the system, which is designed to take advantage of this effect. Governments and industries continue to invest significant time and money into the field Read More

Wind energy is an alternative source of electricity. This technology harnesses the power of the wind. Specifically, the wind spins turbines which powers generators whose main task is to produce electricity. The wind is one of the safest and cleanest sources of renewable energy today. The concept is similar to those of windmills used for crushing grains or for irrigation. However, in the case of wind turbines, the force of the wind on the blades creates rotational motion; this motion is used to generate electricity. Wind is just a simple Read More

An ultracapacitor are a type of electrochemical capacitor that has an incredibly energy density. Known as electric double-layer capacitors, ultracapacitors are able to last much longer than normal batteries and therefore, can continue providing a charge for an incredible amount of time after a normal capacitor or battery would have died out. Why Use an Ultracapacitor? One of the big issues with the hybrid car industry is that they have a large battery inside of them. This is beneficial because it doesn't use as much gasolone; however, these batteries don't Read More

Potassium is an essential mineral that the body uses to perform various functions. The body naturally regulates the amount of potassium in the body to keep it in working order. This is done by the kidneys, the bowels and even natural processes such as sweating. Eating a diet which incorporates the recommended amount of potassium supplementation is best to keeping the body healthy. Improper amounts of potassium in absence or excess can lead to serious problems and even death. It is important to ensure that potassium levels are kept at optimum levels. Potassium and Cell Read More

There are two main types of fiber optic cable, which are single mode and multi-mode. Single mode: Single mode fiber optic cable is a narrow strand that only has one mode of transmission. Single mode fibers are able to transmit at high speeds over long distances as a result of their small core. Because single mode fiber optic cable provides longer transmission distances and faster transmission rates than multi-mode fibers, it costs more than fibers that are multi-mode. Multi-mode: The reason that multi-mode has a lower cost than single mode Read More