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In our series "Meet the Partners", we introduce you to the people and organisations working in #METALLICO. Today: Łukasiewicz - IMN The main task of Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals (Łukasiewicz-IMN) is to prepare the upscaling of the CONI process to valorise secondary #resources from lead hydrometallurgical processes. They are also working on the construction, start-up, and operation of the pilot plant for the CONI process. Find out what other tasks they have, what their goals are, and why they think METALLICO is so important in the interview on our blog. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQshXcZF #batterymetals #sustainable #recycling

𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐍𝐛𝐎𝟑 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 👉 https://lnkd.in/duj7teah Report Overview Lithium Niobate Crystal (LiNbO3), also known as LN crystal, and Lithium Tantalate Crystal (LiTaO3), known as LT crystal, are widely used in Nonlinear Optical applications, such as OPO, DFG and SHG etc., along with SAW, Electro-Optical(EO) and Pyroelectric applications. The Global LiNbO3 Crystal Market Size was estimated at USD 139.9 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 165 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.79% during the forecast period. Our Research's latest report provides a deep insight into the global LiNbO3 Crystal market covering all its essential aspects. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. EPCOS Korth Kristalle GmbH EKSMA Optics Hilger Crystals, a Dynasil Company LASER COMPONENTS Altechna #linbo3 #crystaloptics #photonics #ferroelectric #acoustooptics #lithiumniobate #nonlinearoptics #optoelectronics #electrooptic #waveguides

Classification Of MEMS Gyroscope MEMS gyroscope is a new type of micro-inertial sensor, which can measure angular velocity with high precision, small volume and strong anti-interference, and is widely used in aerospace, platform drilling, automatic driving, mining, mapping and other fields. The application of the traditional gyroscope is restricted by its large volume, complex structure and high production cost. In the mid-1980s, MEMS based on the Coriolis effect developed rapidly, and its characteristics of small size, low cost, simple structure and low power consumption expanded the application field of gyro. This paper aims to introduce three levels of MEMS gyro classification and performance improvement methods. The full information: https://lnkd.in/gDrjBTdX

The International Process Metallurgy Symposium 2023 has just started! We welcome 225 participants from all corners in the world to discuss minerals and metallurgy in Aalto! #ipms2023 #aalto #metallurgy #circulareconomy

Vanadium is a versatile transition metal that plays a vital role in various industrial applications. This element is known for its scarcity, silvery-grey appearance, and exceptional structural strength. #Vanadium is a hard, silvery-grey, ductile, and malleable transition #metal. Its chemical symbol is V, and it has an atomic number of 23. The metal exhibits a high melting point of approximately 1910°C. #Geological Occurrence: Common vanadium ore minerals include vanadinite, carnotite, and patronite. Vanadium can also be found in certain iron ores, such as titaniferous magnetite. The association of vanadium with this iron ore is significant, and it is typically recovered as a by-product during the manufacture of iron and steel. In some crude oils, vanadium can exist in the form of organic complexes. Vanadium is associated with various geological formations, including titaniferous magnetite deposits, chromite deposits, laterite deposits, bauxite deposits, and ferromagnesian-rich rocks like pyroxenite, and gabbro. The reserves of vanadium are primarily located in countries like China, Brazil, Russia, Australia, South Africa, India and the USA. Various Industrial Uses: #Steel Additive: About 80% of the vanadium produced is used as a steel additive. Vanadium-steel alloys enhance the toughness and strength of steel, making them suitable for applications such as armor plates, axles, tools, piston rods, and crankshafts. Even a small amount of vanadium (less than 1%) can make steel shock-resistant and vibration-resistant. #Nuclear Reactors: Vanadium alloys are utilized in nuclear reactors due to their low neutron-absorbing properties, making them valuable in the nuclear industry. #Aerospace: Vanadium alloys are used in aerospace applications due to their strength-to-weight ratio. Vanadium-titanium alloys are particularly valuable in the aerospace industry. #Pigments: Vanadium oxide is used as a pigment in ceramics and glass production, contributing to the coloration of these materials. #Catalyst: Vanadium compounds serve as catalysts in various chemical reactions, contributing to the production of a wide range of products. #Superconducting Magnets: Vanadium is used in the production of superconducting magnets. As the demand for vanadium continues to rise, these deposits may become increasingly significant sources of this valuable element, contributing to industrial and technological growth. Understanding the distribution and geological characteristics of vanadium resources is crucial for ensuring a stable supply of this critical element, which plays a vital role in various industrial applications and emerging technologies like energy storage.

Classification Of MEMS Gyroscope MEMS gyroscope is a new type of micro-inertial sensor, which can measure angular velocity with high precision, small volume and strong anti-interference, and is widely used in aerospace, platform drilling, automatic driving, mining, mapping and other fields. The application of the traditional gyroscope is restricted by its large volume, complex structure and high production cost. In the mid-1980s, MEMS based on the Coriolis effect developed rapidly, and its characteristics of small size, low cost, simple structure and low power consumption expanded the application field of gyro. This paper aims to introduce three levels of MEMS gyro classification and performance improvement methods. The full information: https://lnkd.in/gDrjBTdX

-Material problems affecting the long-term stability of MEMS gyroscope accuracy and countermeasures- In recent years, with the rapid development of petroleum logging, aerospace, mining, surveying and mapping and other fields, the precision and long-term stability of precision instruments such as MEMS gyroscope has become more and more urgent. Studies have shown that the dimensional instability of materials is one of the main reasons for the poor accuracy and stability of inertial instruments. Dimensional stability is different from thermal expansion or thermal cycling performance, it is the main performance index of precision mechanical parts materials, refers to the ability of parts to maintain their original size and shape in a specific environment. https://lnkd.in/g4e9bnzD

Vanadium is a versatile transition metal that plays a vital role in various industrial applications. This element is known for its scarcity, silvery-grey appearance, and exceptional structural strength. #Vanadium is a hard, silvery-grey, ductile, and malleable transition #metal. Its chemical symbol is V, and it has an atomic number of 23. The metal exhibits a high melting point of approximately 1910°C. #Geological Occurrence: Common vanadium ore minerals include vanadinite, carnotite, and patronite. Vanadium can also be found in certain iron ores, such as titaniferous magnetite. The association of vanadium with this iron ore is significant, and it is typically recovered as a by-product during the manufacture of iron and steel. In some crude oils, vanadium can exist in the form of organic complexes. Vanadium is associated with various geological formations, including titaniferous magnetite deposits, chromite deposits, laterite deposits, bauxite deposits, and ferromagnesian-rich rocks like pyroxenite, and gabbro. The reserves of vanadium are primarily located in countries like China, Brazil, Russia, Australia, South Africa, India and the USA. Various Industrial Uses: #Steel Additive: About 80% of the vanadium produced is used as a steel additive. Vanadium-steel alloys enhance the toughness and strength of steel, making them suitable for applications such as armor plates, axles, tools, piston rods, and crankshafts. Even a small amount of vanadium (less than 1%) can make steel shock-resistant and vibration-resistant. #Nuclear Reactors: Vanadium alloys are utilized in nuclear reactors due to their low neutron-absorbing properties, making them valuable in the nuclear industry. #Aerospace: Vanadium alloys are used in aerospace applications due to their strength-to-weight ratio. Vanadium-titanium alloys are particularly valuable in the aerospace industry. #Pigments: Vanadium oxide is used as a pigment in ceramics and glass production, contributing to the coloration of these materials. #Catalyst: Vanadium compounds serve as catalysts in various chemical reactions, contributing to the production of a wide range of products. #Superconducting Magnets: Vanadium is used in the production of superconducting magnets. As the demand for vanadium continues to rise, these deposits may become increasingly significant sources of this valuable element, contributing to industrial and technological growth. Understanding the distribution and geological characteristics of vanadium resources is crucial for ensuring a stable supply of this critical element, which plays a vital role in various industrial applications and emerging technologies like energy storage.

With the MACH REACTOR™️ being one of the newest innovations introduced to the field of metallurgy, how old is the previous and outdated technology that other operations are still using? The MACH is considered very young at 10-years old in comparison to other technologies in the metallurgical field, one of which has been used for 100 years! Despite being the “new kid on the block”, the MACH has made a noteworthy impression on the metallurgical field with its many achievements and incredible results. The fact that GoldOre (Pty) Ltd. has distinguished the MACH amongst its competition within a short period is even more impressive considering that in the case of one of the older methods, it took 20 years to even make a name for itself. For several decades, the metallurgical realm has not been introduced to a technology as revolutionary as the MACH REACTOR™️. Now is the time to embrace the future of technology with the MACH REACTOR™️ today! Website: http://www.goldore.org Email: [email protected] Call: (+27) 82 940 7057 #newtechnology #revolutionary #thefuture #innovation

-Material problems affecting the long-term stability of MEMS gyroscope accuracy and countermeasures- In recent years, with the rapid development of petroleum logging, aerospace, mining, surveying and mapping and other fields, the precision and long-term stability of precision instruments such as MEMS gyroscope has become more and more urgent. Studies have shown that the dimensional instability of materials is one of the main reasons for the poor accuracy and stability of inertial instruments. Dimensional stability is different from thermal expansion or thermal cycling performance, it is the main performance index of precision mechanical parts materials, refers to the ability of parts to maintain their original size and shape in a specific environment. https://lnkd.in/g4e9bnzD