Tag Archives: polymers

Non-metal fastener for hydrochloric acid

Posted on August 31, 2017 by dean

Q: I’m building some lab equipment what will be housing hydrochloric acid. I need a non-metal fastener that is corrosion resistant . Can you make a recommendation? A: In terms of a material that is not metallic and can handle hydrochloric acid, I would suggest either PTFE or PVDF. PTFE … Continue reading →

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Why ceramic bolts don’t have yield strength

Posted on June 19, 2017 by dean

Q: I was looking at your site and noticed that the ceramics don’t have a yield strength. What does that mean? A:  Metals and plastic have yield strengths because they start to stretch before breaking… the point where they start stretching is the “yield point” and the stress at that … Continue reading →

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