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Limescale deposits on chrome-plated or stainless steel fittings, and clouded tiles in the bathroom, are unsightly. In water heaters, in the coffee machine or in pipework, however, they cause problems, …

Think durability and elasticity can’t go hand in hand? Think again. Fluoroelastomers form an entire family of rubbers that meets both demands at once: chemical and thermal resistance alongside elastic …

Polyvinylidene fluoride, or PVDF for short, is a fluorinated polyolefin that became known under the trade name KYNAR®. Since chemists at the US company Pennsalt Corporation first synthesised it in …

Some physical effects influence everyday life without people being aware of them. At the same time, their value for industry and technology is immense – as in the case of …

Determining the density of liquids plays an important role across many industries, for example in beverage and spirits production, the chemical industry, and oil extraction and refining. Density measurement helps …

Compression fittings and cutting ring fittings are detachable connections and play an important role in the connection technology of hoses and pipes in order to create leak-free pipe connections. This …

When hearing the term “halogen,” many people first think of lamps or headlights. However, halogens are found in numerous products we use every day. This article explains what halogens are …

Plastics are ubiquitous, and their diversity is almost impossible to fully capture. Due to their versatility, this indispensable material is used across nearly all industries and sectors: from packaging and …

That blood is thicker than water is a common saying, and from a physical perspective it is not incorrect. However, when measured by its viscosity, blood does not behave according …

Since the second phase of the Industrial Revolution in the 1870s, a modern world without rubber has been almost inconceivable. The material is encountered wherever something must be sealed to …