Q:Does anyone know if there is any info on Steel Manufacturing techniques, utilyzing electro/mechanical methods in order to create carbon nanotubes from the %C already inherant in the steel. In other words just modifying the Geometry of the Carbon the already makes up some of the steel.

I don't think that would work. First off, there's not enough carbon in steel - even very high carbon steels are only about 2% carbon. Second, the iron atoms in steel form a crystal lattice, in the shape of a cube, with another iron atom in the middle of the cube. Each cube is about 0.3 nm per side. Carbon atoms work their way into the crystals and displace the iron atoms. But a carbon nanotube is around 1 nanometer in diameter - that's 3 times as big as the iron lattice! So a nanotube wouldn't fit. One thing you might do, however, is make a composite - mix the materials together on a scale a little bigger than the atomic scale that the iron and carbon mix to make steel. Just like a carbon fiber bicycle frame or ski pole is strands of carbon (much bigger and not as strong as nanotubes) held together with epoxy, you could hold nanotube strands together with metal. Not sure it would be good for armor, but if you can figure out a way to do it, I'm sure someone will come up with a use for it!

Q:Where can I find a great deal online for Danesco Stainless Steel Egg Poacher

Shopping details: Danesco Stainless Steel Egg Poacher $34.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item is available online, but is not available in stores. Prices, promotions, styles and availability may vary by store and online. Description/Features: Always Have the Right Tool for the Job with this Egg Cup by Danesco Made of Stainless Steel Easy to Clean Dimensions: 15.0 X 3.5 X 9.0 Estimated Ship Dimensions : 9 inches length x 15.5 inches width x 2.5 inches height Estimated Ship Weight: 2.40 pounds. We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.

Q:Corten steel tends to overheat in hot environments? (for example copper heats up under the sun)

Weathering steel, best-known under the trademark COR-TEN steel and sometimes written without the hyphen as Corten steel, is a group of steel alloys which were developed to obviate the need for painting, and form a stable rust-like appearance if exposed to the weather for several years. Overheating ? It's not possible for a metal to get hotter than it's environment unless there is a source of radiation. The sun shining on a metal will heat up a bit, as will any material, but the amount is small and depends on the surface reflectivity. Define what you mean by overheating. .

Q:What are the common packaging methods for steel coils?

The common packaging methods for steel coils often involve using steel strapping or plastic banding to secure the coils, followed by either placing them on wooden pallets or loading them into steel crates for transportation and storage. Additionally, protective materials such as cardboard or stretch film may be used to prevent damage and ensure the integrity of the coils during shipping.

Q:I am searching for an online article which discusses any aspect of the use of austenitic stainless steels. I was just wondering if anyone could help me find one. No sales articles. Thank you!

*Austenitic, okorder

Q:Is there any other way of testing whether or not you have a 1944 Steel penny that won't damage the penny. The magnet test doesn't seem to work cause even when I try to get a 2007 penny to stick to the magnet...it won't. So is there some kind of magnet needed? Like power wise or anything like that, if not then I need to know what are other ways of testing the 1944 penny.

Weigh it. I'm not an expert on coins, but if the 1944 was 100% steel, I would expect it to weigh something different then modern pennies. Another test would be to measure the resistance with a micro-ohm meter. This is a specialized device that can measure resistance to a millionth of an ohm. Steel should have a different resistance than the metals used on other pennies. Here are some comments from wikipedia: In 1943, at the peak of World War II, cents of zinc-coated steel were made for a short time due to war demands for copper. A few (the U.S. Mint reports forty) copper cents from 1943 were produced from the 1942 planchets remaining in the bins. Similarly, some 1944 steel cents have been reported. Following 1943, salvaged ammunition shells made their way into the minting process, and it was not uncommon to see coins featuring streaks of brass or having a considerably darker finish than other issues.

Q:What is the standard width of steel coils?

The standard width of steel coils varies depending on the specific industry and application, but it is commonly around 36 inches to 72 inches.

Q:Are Danielle steel books good to read. Im 15 , but do I have to wait until Im a bit older.

I love her books, and your ok. Read one now, you'll love it.

Q:I am doing a experiment on mild steel soaked in sodium chlorideanyone can enlighten me about the effect of the sodium chloride in engineering term ?The mild steel specimen which I soaked in the sodium chloride has orange rust on it

The mild steel contains a lot of Iron. The NaCl solution quickly attacks the iron content and forms rust. Over time, the solution may also cause what is called 'Chloride Cracking' of the steel. Pitting corrosion of stainless steel due to chlorides would certainly produce a rust-colored product. Passivation can be used to maintain a good corrosion resistant surface of stainless steel process vessel. There are many commercial products for this purpose. In the pharmaceutical industry, this process is often called derouging, that is to remove the buildup of iron oxides on the stainless steel process surfaces

Q:i have recently gotten into DIY and am planning on making my own knife. My question is what kind of steel would be good to use for heat treating if i plan on using water and not oil in the process.

Go to junkyard get old leaf spring, cut out knife, start sharpening. Why waste time heat treating steel when the spring steel as already be done.