| THE MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO NICKEL AND ITS APPLICATIONS July 2005 Volume 20, Number 3
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The Great Bridge of China
It may not last as long as the Great Wall, but the Stonecutters bridge has been designed to last 120 years
Giant Progress
Copper-nickel's role in the construction of Thunder Horse, BP's largest oil
and gas production platform
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The Importance of China
Increasingly, we are communicating with engineers and
architects in China
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Denmark's Waste-to-Energy Plants
As more plastic enters the municipal waste stream, nickel alloys are needed to extend the life of aging incinerators. Especially in countries where
landfill is not an option
Stainless Pools Invade North America
Fast assembly and low maintenance are the two main reasons stainless steel swimming pools are making a big splash in North America
Nano Wires Need Nickel
Magnetic data storage devices may some day be made with nano-scale wires plated with nickel
Disposing of Dangerous Chemicals
Pure nickel plate is enabling the U.S. to dispose of chemicals that could be used to make nerve gas
Bridging the Shenzhen Western Corridor
Stainless steel reinforcing bar being used in this major bridge project will ensure a long maintenance-free operating
life
Fuel Handling Systems Go Stainless
Today's car engines are increasingly being fueled by more corrosive alternative fuels. So
care-makers are turning to stainless steel to
prevent leaks and corrosion
More Efficient Carburization
Auto parts makers can harden their components more efficiently by raising
carburizing temperatures. But they need baskets to hold the parts in the furnace. That's where this nickel alloy comes in
Where is the Growth Potential for NiMH Batteries?
Consumer products, telecom and electric bicycles are seen as the key growth areas for
rechargeable NiMH batteries according to one
study
Faith in Stainless
In the forested mountains near the Thailand-Myanmar border sits a small but striking Buddhist temple
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Buried Stainless Steel Water Pipes
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