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• Ceramic materials
  ...s developed at the [[United States]] [[National Institute of Standards and Technology|National Bureau of Standards]] in 1954. PZT is used as an [[Ultrasonic sens *[[Titanium carbide]] Used in space shuttle re-entry shields and scratchproof watches.
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• Viscometer
  ...the clearance(gap)between the piston and the wall of the cylinder into the space which is formed below the piston as it is raised. The assembly is then typi The Oscillating Piston Viscometer technology has been adapted for small sample viscosity and micro-sample viscosity test
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• Micro-encapsulation
  ...insert. Just sufficient air is permitted to rise through the outer annular space to [[fluidize]] the settling particles. Most of the rising air (usually hea ...de/innovationsnetzwerke/technologieplattform-mikroverkapselung/ Fraunhofer Technology Platform Microencapsulation]
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• Polyethylene terephthalate
  ...packaging|flexible food packaging]] and [[thermal insulation]], such as "[[space blanket]]s". Because of its high mechanical strength, PET film is often use ...ar]]s, flat oval, flask shapes etc. Its greatest merit is the reduction in space, product handling and energy, and far higher visual quality than can be ach
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• Polymer
  Polymer morphology generally describes the arrangement of chains in space and microscopic ordering of many polymer chains. The space occupied by a polymer molecule is generally expressed in terms of [[radius
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• Polyimide P84
  ...personal protective equipment|protective clothing]], sealing materials for space craft to various high temperature applications such as [[thermal insulation Using sinter technology, polyimide powder can be manufactured into semi-finished products and compo
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• Polyethylene
  [[Image:Polyethylene-3D-vdW.png|thumb|Space-filling model of a '''polyethylene''' chain.]] ..., 0.930–0.935 g/cm³). UHMWPE can be made through any catalyst technology, although Ziegler catalysts are most common. Because of its outstanding tou
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• Asphalt
  ...patents of R.T. Claridge, Esq (1904), p.18</ref> "and subsequently on the space at the bottom of the steps leading from Waterloo Place to St. James Park".< * Barth, Edwin J., ''Asphalt: Science and Technology'' Gordon and Breach (1962). ISBN 0-677-00040-5.
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• Refractory metals
  ...ages = 86–93 | isbn =9787302125358| title =Manufacturing engineering and technology| publisher = Pearson Prentice Hall | first1 =Kalpakjian| last1 = Schmid | ...gle.com/?id=foLRISkt9gcC&pg=PA1 | title = Tungsten: properties, chemistry, technology of the element, alloys, and chemical compounds | first1 = Erik | last1 = La
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• Multi-layer insulation
  ...significant and radiation dominates. MLI gives many satellites and other space probes the appearance of being covered with gold foil. ...plate. 230 watts is radiated back to the original plate, and 230 watts to space. The original surface still radiates 460 watts, but gets 230 back from the
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• Aerogel
  ...er03.html|title= Lab's aerogel sets world record|publisher= LLNL Science & Technology Review|date=October 2003}}</ref> The density of [[air]] is 1.2&nbsp;mg/cm<s ...o.org/publications/crosslink/fall2006/backpage.html Down-to-Earth Uses for Space Materials], ''The Aerospace Corporation''</ref>
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• Insulated glazing
  ...l and acoustic insulating properties of a gas (or vacuum) contained in the space formed by the unit. They can provide good insulation without sacrificing tr ...Sputterering Vacuum Deposition (also known as "sputtering"), is the other technology used to manufacture Low-E glass. In MSVD, a metal or ceramic target bombard
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• Granular material
  ...ated for granular materials<ref>Rodhes, M (editor),'''Principles of powder technology''', John Wiley & Sons, 1997 ISBN 0-471-92422-9</ref>. ...t ways<ref>Fayed, M.E., Otten L. (editor), '''Handbook of powder science & technology''', second edition, Chapman & Hall, ISBN 0-412-99621-9</ref>:
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• Technical textile
  ...pment, sound-proofing elements, melting processes, roller covers, grinding technology, insulations, seals, fuel cell, Protective clothing is also used by the astronauts when they go in space. It was used by the astronauts when they went on moon, their suits where co
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• Irish linen
  ...s not have to be grown in Ireland. However, the skills, craftsmanship, and technology that go into spinning the yarn must be Irish, as is the case with Irish lin ...TRY=1&SRETRY=0 "The Dynamics of Capitalism in the Irish Linen Industry: A 'Space-Time Structuration' Analysis"], ''[[Journal of Historical Sociology]]'' Vol
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• Textile manufacturing
  ...d [[ring spinning]].<ref name="RingMule">{{Citation|url=http://www.textile-technology.com/SST_Seminars/Jeremy.pdf SST Seminars|title=Technological Evolution in C ...e healds, tappets, dobbies, and jacquards. The shuttle passes through this space or shed and leaves a pick of weft behind which is beaten up by the [[reed (
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• Paraffin
  ...=W. G.|coauthors=Karu, Z. S.|date=February 1993|work=Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Report|publisher=[[NASA]]|accessdate=28 November 2008}}</ref> Wax expan ...al=OASIS Ocean Air Space Industry Site|publisher=[[NASA]]|location=Stennis Space Center Pearlington, MS|volume=1|issue=3|pages=6|url=http://www.nasa.gov/cen
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• Lubrication
  ...ugh viscous forces the load is fully supported by the lubricant within the space or gap between the parts in motion relative to one another (the lubricated ...er=Laboratory for Surface Technology and Tribology, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, NL 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands |
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• Polyphenyl ether
  ...s the gaseous molecules in the system to be evacuated and direct them into space that is being evacuated by the fore pump. Since the diffusion pumps have n ...ished in Synthetics, Mineral Oils, and Bio-based Lubricants: Chemistry and Technology, Leslie R. Rudnick Editor, pp. 175–199, Taylor and Francis Publisher</ref
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• Cellulose insulation
  ...Insulation gained significant national attention as a cheap and available technology to increase the energy efficiency of homes. In 1977, following a particular .../www.paulseninsulation.com/docs/vaporretarder.pdf</ref><ref>Advanced Fiber Technology, Summary of Vapor Barriers/Retarders, http://www.advancedfiber.com/AFT%20Su
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