Episode 96: Spark Ablation with VSParticle
At temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun (>20,000K), a revolutionary physics-based process is creating the future of nanomaterials - no chemicals required. We talk to Aaike van Vugt co-found...
31 Okt 202447min
Episode 95: You Don't Know Anything About Steel
You probably think you know a lot about steel, you couldn’t be more wrong. In this episode we sit down with Caelan Kennedy from the Steel Founders’ Society of America to discuss the intricacies of ste...
9 Okt 202456min
Episode 94: An Introduction to Quantum Materials
Quantum isn't just a buzzword used in the movies. In this episode we are joined by Jason Khoury, Assistant Professor at Arizona State University, he helps explain the key concepts necessary to underst...
26 Sep 202448min
Episode 93: An Introduction to Pyrometallurgy
Pyrometallurgy is one of the oldest branches of materials science, yet it is constantly evolving. Join us as we take a broad look at the process of transforming ore into the metals we use every day. F...
10 Sep 202446min
Episode 92: The Quest for Pure Uranium
In this episode, we explore the story of Harley Wilhelm, an unsung hero of the Manhattan Project. Discover how the Ames Process revolutionized the production of pure uranium metal, turning a slow and ...
22 Aug 202439min
Episode 91: High Entropy Alloys
A new class of material doesn't show up often. In this episode, we dive into the revolutionary discovery of high entropy alloys (HEAs) that revitalized the field of metallurgy. We dive into their simu...
24 Jul 202440min
Episode 90: The Big Dig Incident
Choosing the wrong material can have dire consequences. In this episode of our failure series, we discuss how the incorrect choice of epoxy led to a catastrophic failure and a tragic death. Discover t...
25 Jun 202431min
Episode 89: Special Applications of Microscopy Technologies
Electron microscopy is almost a century old, but it continues to play a role in exciting new developments that extend its use well beyond its original purpose. We sit down with Professor Sergei Kalini...
10 Jun 202455min
