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roduct Applications : HonWay’s brand value is to provide the most suitable and best products for each customer. Not only that, but HonWay also has a wide range of product applications from superabrasive to raw materials for our customers to reference, understand and use.

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Comparison Chart of Grinding Polishing and Surface Roughness

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In product manufacturing, surface quality is a critical factor. Surface roughness refers to the tiny irregularities on a surface that affect functionality and durability, while smoothness describes the degree of surface flatness and light reflection. Roughness impacts gloss; the rougher the surface, the lower the gloss. To improve gloss, polishing materials are often used to remove minor irregularities, achieving a smoother surface. Understanding these concepts and effectively controlling roughness and gloss is key to ensuring high product quality, enhancing both performance and appearance.

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The Famous Twin Rare Earth Element Mystery – The Powerful “Neodymium” Magnet

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Introduction Neodymium was discovered in 1885 by Austrian chemist C. A. von Welsbach in Vienna. Interestingly, the name “Neodymium” comes from the Greek words “neos” (νέος), meaning “new,” and “didymos” (διδύμος), meaning “twin.” Naturally occurring neodymium consists of seven isotopes: stable isotopes 143Nd, 145Nd, 146Nd, 148Nd, the most common 142Nd, and long-lived primordial radioactive isotopes …

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“Erbium” seems to have a knack for separation, as it has given rise to several rare earth elements

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In a previous article, we mentioned the rare earth element “Terbium.” Its sibling elements, discovered in the same year, include “Erbium.” Initially, terbium oxide and erbium oxide were confused with each other, and it wasn’t until after 1860 that this was corrected. Both Er and Tb were isolated from gadolinite, yet their oxides differ in …

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The Rare Earth Triplets—Terbium, the Unfortunate Victim

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Previously, we discussed how “Yttrium” was discovered in a mine near the village of Ytterby in Sweden. Interestingly, there are three other elements that, much like triplets, have similar names and are often confused: Erbium (Er), Terbium (Tb), and Ytterbium (Yb). All of these were also discovered in the same area. In the lanthanide family, …

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The Head of the Lanthanide Family — Lanthanum

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When discussing rare earth elements, we cannot overlook the large group of lanthanides, one of the most important categories in the periodic table.Most lanthanide elements are found in monazite and bastnäsite, and they are typically mixed together in stable proportions (with lanthanum comprising 25-38%). These elements are separated from each other as oxides and are …

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Yttrium Brought Back by Apollo from the Moon

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Recently, the topic of superconductors has resurfaced in discussions, particularly with the idea that at low enough temperatures, certain materials exhibit zero electrical resistance—a phenomenon known as superconductivity. Introduction In 1986, scientists Muller and Bednorz at IBM’s laboratory in Switzerland discovered a series of ceramics that exhibited superconductivity at 35 K. The following year, scientists …

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The Inseparable Relationship Between Diamonds and Superconductors

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When discussing the connection between diamonds and superconductors, the most exciting topic is the superconductivity of diamonds. Under the right conditions, diamonds can exhibit superconducting properties, a discovery that has attracted significant attention in the scientific community and opened up new possibilities for superconducting technologies and applications. Initial Discovery of Diamond Superconductivity In 1991, scientists …

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