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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Ceramic Wedding Rings

Ceramic Wedding Rings
Ceramic Wedding Rings

One of the newest wedding ring trends to hit the market are ceramic wedding rings. Now, while you may read or hear "ceramic" and think of a plate or cup smashing, nothing could be further from the truth. Ceramic wedding rings are not breakable like glass jewelry. In fact, it is the virtual indestructibility of ceramic wedding rings that is making them so popular. Is it for you? Read on.

What are ceramic wedding rings? They are made from a combination of powdered pure ceramic materials and zirconium, which is then heated to more than 6000°, resulting in a molten liquid. The liquid is shaped, cut, cooled, and then polished into a ring. These king of rings are harder than titanium, and almost as hard as a tungsten carbide wedding ring.

This is great news for those unfortunate folk who have contact allergies to metals.

Ceramic wedding rings are going to gleam just as well in the years to come, as it did when it went on your finger.

* Will never fade. While some other colored and treated wedding rings may fade in color, a ceramic wedding ring won't. This is especially significant for those who want a black wedding ring.

* Weighs less than a tungsten ring, but is heavier than a titanium wedding ring.

* Unscratchable. The color of it is solid and contained the whole way through the ring. The final color is not an industrial coating of black or white covering a different colored metal underneath, as in some titanium wedding rings. Those who have active lifestyles, jobs, or hobbies may be reassured to know that those are pretty much unscratchable.

* Will not change color. Tungsten wedding rings that are made with a cobalt alloy instead of carbon, can oxidise and change color, this will never happen with a ceramic ring.

* Will not craze.

* Range of colors. Apart from black and white, there are plenty of other contemporary colors to select from, including pinks and blues.

* Many styles or ceramic rings to select from. These can also be incorporated with other ingredients. A ceramic wedding ring can have metallic stripes (such as gold or tungsten) running through it, can be inlaid with diamonds, or engraved with various designs and patterns. Ceramic wedding rings can also be faceted, grooved, or bevelled, for those who are seeking a wedding ring that is more ornate.


Ceramic Wedding Rings
Ceramic Wedding Rings

* Hypo-allergenic. These kind of rings are not going to result in a nasty red rash for those who have problems with contact dermatitis. A ceramic ring is inert and contains no ingredients to react with sensitive skin.

* Contemporary looking. Ceramic rings are extremely modern looking and are an ideal choice for those who are after something a little newer than a traditional metallic wedding ring.

Drawbacks

* Can't be re-sized. Ceramic rings cannot be re-sized or altered once they have been made. If your finger size should fluctuate dramatically, then this may not be the best wedding ring option for you.

* Slower to remove in an emergency. Much the same as tungsten carbide wedding rings, a ceramic wedding ring cannot be removed with standard ring cutters. However, they can be removed using pliers and force, it will just take a little longer. Those selecting ceramic wedding rings should probably get their jeweler to educate them as to how to remove their ring in the case of an emergency. Alternatively, remove the ceramic ring prior to hazardous activities involving machinery.

Those rings or even engagement rings can be the ideal choice for those who are after a contemporary colored wedding ring that will not fade, discolor, lose its luster, or scratch.

Ceramic Iron

Ceramic Iron Ceramic Iron

Curling irons are now a prominent hair styling accessory that are used by women to try different types of curls, from soft and sexy luscious curls to loose and tight curls. But the frequent use of curling irons may sometimes damage your hair. Here comes the importance of ceramic curling tools. Ceramic curling tools, as the name indicates, are made using ceramic. In contrast to conventional curling tools that emit positive ions, ceramic irons radiate negative ions and far infrared rays, which in turn not only help for smooth and shinier hair but also help to retain the healthy appearance of your hair. With hundreds and thousands of curling rods now available in the market, it would be quite a confusing task to select a ceramic curling rod to meet your unique requirements. Discussed further in this article are among the top curling rods now available.

KQC Swirl Professional Ceramic Curling Rod

This curling is considered an excellent option for those who wish to create voluminous, long lasting curls. It has been designed in such a way to reduce wrist and hand fatigue. Apart from the elements of ceramic and ionic technologies, this curling iron is incorporated with an array of features such as variable heat settings up to 410 F, scratch resistant titanium barrel, and on / off switch with power indicator. Made in Korea, it is backed by one year limited warranty.

BaByliss Pro Ceramic Curling Rod

This ceramic curling tool comes with spring handles and is available in six barrel sizes. Another specialty of this hair iron is that it is attached with slim, rubberized soft grip handles. Fast heat up to 390°F and that too within less than 30 seconds, adjustable electronic temperature control, extra long swivel cord, and dual voltage for worldwide usage are its other prime features. In addition, it renders two year warranty.

Isinis Ceramic Waving Tool

It is a perfect choice for those looking to own a professional ceramic curling rod. Among many of its outstanding features are three ceramic barrels, fast heat up to 383°F, 25 heat settings, on / off switch with LED light indicators, and AC 110V 60Hz for its usage in the USA and Canada. Above all, it is supported by one year limited warranty.

Discount Ceramics

Discount CeramicsDiscount Ceramics
Discount Ceramics provide a massive range of kitchen tiles and bathroom tiles for the home as well as commercial wall tiles and floor tiles. Our Tile showroom has an extensive range of ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles to choose from, all from the top brands and at the best prices.

Our Tile Warehouse is based in Leicester, Leicestershire and covers all surrounding areas including Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Loughborough and Hinckley.

Wall Tiles and Floor Tiles

Here at Discount Ceramics in Leicester, Leicestershire, we have the tiling solution for your home or business. Choose from our broad range of tile collections from quality manufactures, at our tile warehouse. Every taste is catered for. We offer a fully comprehensive service that cannot be beaten on price or quality and our customers come back time and again for not only the service and expert advice our experienced staff offer, but the contemporary stock we have to offer.

from : discountceramicsleicester.co.uk

Sic Ceramic

Sic Ceramic
Sic Ceramic
Improved carbon-fiber- reinforced SiC ceramic-matrix composite (C/SiC CMC) materials, suitable for fabrication of thick-section structural components, are producible by use of a combination of raw materials and processing conditions different from such combinations used in the prior art. In comparison with prior C/SiC CMC materials, these materials have more nearly uniform density, less porosity, and greater strength. The majority of raw-material/processing-condition combinations used in the prior art involve the use of chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) for densifying the matrix.

In contrast, in synthesizing a material of the present type, one uses a combination of infiltration with, and pyrolysis of, a pre-ceramic polymer [polymer infiltration followed by pyrolysis (PIP)]. PIP processing is performed in repeated, tailored cycles of infiltration followed by pyrolysis. Densification by PIP processing takes less time and costs less than does densification by CVI. When one of these improved materials was tested by exposure to a high-temperature, inert-gas environment that caused prior C/SiC CMCs to lose strength, this material did not lose strength. (Information on the temperature and exposure time was not available at the time of writing this article.)

A material of the present improved type consists, more specifically, of (1) carbon fibers coated with an engineered fiber/matrix interface material and (2) a ceramic matrix, containing SiC, derived from a pre-ceramic polymer with ceramic powder additions. The enhancements of properties of these materials relative to those of prior C/SiC CMC materials are attributable largely to engineering of the fiber/ matrix interfacial material and the densification process.

The synthesis of a material of this type includes processing at an elevated temperature to a low level of open porosity. The approach followed in this processing allows one to fabricate not only simple plates but also more complexly shaped parts. The carbon fiber reinforcement in a material of this type can be in any of several alternative forms, including tow, fabric, or complex preforms containing fibers oriented in multiple directions.
 
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