Did you know that the salt you put on your food and eventually into your system is capable of corroding metal? A compound of sodium and chloride, salt can quite be caustic on certain materials. You don’t have to worry, though, because your body does not respond similarly when in contact with salt. (Of course, like with any other food additive, you have to keep your salt intake in check to avoid problems) It’s just that metal and salt don’t mix well together. (more…)
Have you ever seen a gold-like metal in your home and thought “this can’t be gold”? Well, you were probably right about the metal being “fake gold” (unless you’re really squirreling such a precious metal in your house), but it’s not actually the kind of fake you should disdain. That material is most likely “brass”, another kind of metal that looks like gold because of its shiny, yellowish appearance. (more…)
Metal products, such as tubes and shafts, can be manufactured in a number of ways. Perhaps the most popular method is casting, which involves pouring liquid metal into a form that contains a hollow cavity. Although effective, this method can be costly and time-consuming since it consists of several processes, including melting and curing. (more…)
