High-performance polymer/metal composite replaces lead

Authors
Frankish, J Douglas, D Durkee, R
Citation
J. Frankish et al., High-performance polymer/metal composite replaces lead, PLAST ENG, 56(10), 2000, pp. 59
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
PLASTICS ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
00919578 → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
10
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0091-9578(200010)56:10<59:HPCRL>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Although highly toxic, lead has been used for many purposes throughout hist ory. A new injection-moldable thermoplastic/metal composite can replace lea d in most applications and can eliminate the safety and environmental probl ems associated with it.