2002 Archive
Aug. '02
Aluminum Bronzes - Part I
Jun. '02
What's a Health Nut?
Copper doesn't color pistachios green, but it does help make them nutritious.
Jun. '02
Will Copper Sop Up Radioactive Pollution
Copper is no stranger to nuclear waste. But spent fuel disposal is only one of the technologies in which copper can play a meaningful role. A recent article reports that copper may also help get rid of an equally hazardous form of radwaste: cesium-137.
May. '02
Ceridian Headquarters Blends Copper With Other Natural Materials for Lasting Beauty
In developing the design program for the new headquarters building, the project team was working to produce a building complex that would be guided by two principles: first, to respond harmoniously to the strong qualities of the natural site, and second, to develop a work place appropriate for the organization's current and evolving culture.
May. '02
Flat: New Look for Copper Architecture Panels
"Metal is not flat! Not the way the architect wants it flat!"
Apr. '02
Power Quality in Your "Electronic" Home
Proliferation of sensitive devices makes good electrical power a must-have. We're using more electricity in our homes every year, but we're also using electricity in ways that didn't even exist 20 years ago. Whether in new homes or old, electrical wiring systems must take these new uses into account.
Jan. '02
The New Economy
The transition from an industrial to an information-based economy could increase our reliance on copper.
Jan. '02
Copper-clad Condos Cap Ann Arbor's Ashley Mews Building
Copper and architectural bronze add visual warmth to the combined office/retail condo structure.
The Latest News
Copper-based Solar Cells:
Good for the Environment, Good for the Consumer
Copper has long been used in solar heating/hot water systems, where it is commonly used in heat exchangers. Now, it promises to become equally valuable in photovoltaic (PV) systems. These systems produce electricity through the action of sunshine on certain semiconductors, including so-called thin-film materials and the currently most promising material: copper indium gallium diselenide or CIGS.
The Presidential Dollars
Golden Collectibles or the Next Coin of the Realm? The U.S. Mint is betting it’s got it right this time. The Mint placed into circulation the first of its new golden dollar coins featuring, for the initial issue, George Washington.
High Strength Copper Steel for Rail Tank Cars to Bridges
This paper shows that the new Copper Steel has advantages over steel presently used in railroad tank cars. The higher strength leads to weight saving; higher impact fracture toughness mitigates against brittle failure particularly at low temperatures. An update of recently completed bridge using the Cu Steel is also provided.
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