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A Guide To Rebound Hardness And Scleroscope Test

by Robert Allen    Posted on: December 10, 2006
Introduction Explore, as you will, the relationship between rebound hardness and Scleroscope, you shall be introduced to a rather unique hardness measure test - the Rebound Hardness Test or the Dynamic Hardness Test.

How Does the Electron Microscope Work

by Steve Rowland    Posted on: December 17, 2006
The Amazing Electron Microscope Standard light microscopes opened up a veritable world of uncharted territory when first released. Through the use of directed light passing through a stage they were able to produce the first close up views of an amazing microbial world.
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Understanding Transformers

by Josh Steele    Posted on: January 2, 2007
We must establish some basic principles of voltage before expanding into transformers. What is current, voltage or a load Imagine a man a hauling a cart uphill. The voltage (v) is the man (120v). The current (amps) is how much work he is doing to get up the hill (2amps) and the cart is your load (a motor of some sort).
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ODOUR DESCRIPTION OF AROMA CHEMICALS

by PRASHANTKUMAR KUDLI SHRINIVAS    Posted on: July 28, 2006
The following gives the list of Aroma/Flavor/Fragrance substances & their odour description. Acetal Cd -Tenacious honey, cyclamen, & rose note Adoxal -Aldehydic, waxy, slightly floral Aldehyde C10 -Reminiscent of orange-peel, which changes to citrus on Dilution Aldehyde C11- Flowery-waxy, fresh Aldehyde C12-- Waxy, reminiscent of violet, citrus Aldehyde C6 -Fatty-green, reminiscent of unripe fruit Aldehyde C8 -Pungent, citrus-like on dilution Aldehyde MNA -Fatty with incense, ambergris Aldehyde MOA - Citrus-peel like, waxy-green Aldehyde C9- Fatty, rose-like Allyl 3-Cyclohexylpropionate- Sweet fruity, reminiscent of pineapples Allyl Amylglycolate - Strong fruity, galbanum Allyl Caproate-Typical pineapple Allyl Enanthate-Apple-like (pineapple) Allyl Ionone-Floral, violet, fruity-pineapple like & high tenacity Alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde-Flowery, slightly fatty, reminiscent of jasmine on dilution Alpha-Damascone-Diffusive, floral, fruity Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde-Mild, slightly fatty, flowery,Somewhat herbal,distinctjasmine Alpha-Ionone -Sweet, floral, reminiscent of violets Alpha-Irone- Natural orris Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone-Reminiscent of orris & violet Alpha-N-Methyl Ionone- Reminiscent of alpha-ionone, milder & more delicate Alpha-Terpinyl Acetate-Fresh, bergamot-lavender Alpha-Trichloromethylbenzyl Acetate- Weak, very natural, lasting rose Alpha, Alpha-Dimethylphenethyl Acetate-Flowery, woody Alpha, Alpha-Dimethylphenethyl Butyrate-Slightly herbal, strongly fruity, reminiscent of prune & Apricot Alpha, Alpha, Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinol-Floral, herbaceous, reminiscent of lilac Alpha, Alpha, Dimethylphenethyl Carbinol-Dry-flowery, lily-like Alpha-Terpineol-Typical lilac Amber Core-Typical woody, amber Ambretone- Intense musky Ambrettolide-Intense & powerful musk Ambrinol-Extremely powerful, amber, somewhat musty & animalic Ambrox -Typical ambergris Anethole-Anise-like Anise Alcohol-Sweet flowery, slightly balsamic Anisyl Acetate-- Fruity, slightly balsamic Anther-Green, sweet flowery, soapy Aphermate--Fresh, woody, herbal, seashore-like Auralva-- Heavy blossoms & high tenacity Bacdanol- Powerful sandalwood, slight rose nuance Benzyl Acetate-Strong fruity, jasmine Benzyl Alcohol-Weak, slightly sweet Benzyl Benzoate- Weak, sweet-balsamic odor Benzyl Cinnamate--Heavy, rosy-balsamic odor Benzyl Isovalerate- Heavy, flowery Benzyl Propionate- Sweet fruity Benzyl Salicylate-- Weak, sweet, slightly balsamic Beta-Damascenone- Natural, brilliant, damascone-like Beta-Damascone--Powerful floral, fruity, reminiscent of plum, rose, & black currant Beta-Ionone-- Reminiscent of Cedarwood, violet-like upon dilution Beta-Irone- Reminiscent of beta-ionone, slightly more intense Beta-Isomethyl Ionone--Interesting, powdery, orris-like, slightly woody Beta-N-Methyl Ionone--- Beta-ionone like, distinct leather note Beta-Napthyl Ethyl Ether -- Mild, long lasting, orange blossom Beta-Napthyl Isobutyl Ether--Fruity, orange blossom Beta-Napthyl Methyl Ether--- Intense orange blossoms Boisambrene Forte--Noble woody with ambergris nuances Bornyl Acetate- Camphoraceous, pine needle likes Boronal --Floral reminiscent with violet accents Bourgeonal- Powerful, green, aquatic, aldehydic, lily of the valley Brahmanol-- Woody, tenacious sandalwood, slight musk nuance C-16 Aldehyde-- Special strawberry-like Canthoxal-- Licorice, anise note with slightly fruity modification Carvone-Herbaceous, reminiscent of caraway & dill seeds, Reminiscent of spearmint (in {-} carvone) Cashmeran-- Long lasting, diffusive, conifer - like musk Cedramber--Cedarwood, distinct amber nuance Cedroxyde--Powerful complex woody & amber odor Cedryl Acetate--Cedarwood-like Cedryl Methyl Ketone--Long lasting woody Celestolide-- Musk fragrance Cervolide-- Long lasting musk Cinnamaldehyde--Spicy, strongly reminiscent of cinnamon Cinnamalva-- Spicy, slightly flowery Cinnamic Alcohol-- Hyacinth-like balsamic odor Cinnamyl Acetate -- Sweet-flowery-fruity, slight balsamic Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate--Long-lasting, sweet, green, balsamic Cis -4-Heptenal- Powerful, fatty, fishy & in high dliution creamy Cis-Jasmone--Strong jasmine odour Cis-3-Hexenyl Isobutyrate--Fruity, green, fresh Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate--Green Cis-3-Hexenyl Formate-- Green-fruity Citral - Reminiscent of lemon Citral Diethyl Acetal-Flowery, warm-woody, citrus Citralva -- Crisp-fresh, lemon-like, green Citronellal- Refreshing, reminiscent of balm mint Citronellol-Sweet, rose-like Citronellyl Acetate- Fresh, fruity, rose Citronellyl Formate--Strongly fruity rose Citronellyl Isobutyrate-- Sweet, fruity Citronellyl Isovalerate--Rosy, herbal Citronellyl Nitrile-- Strong, lemon-like Citronellyl Propionate -Fresh, fruity, rose Citronellyl Tiglate-Flowery, rosy, fruity, mushroom-like Citronitril--Citrus-fruity, slightly balsamic Civettone-Warm sensual animal & musky odour & extreme tenacity Coumarin--Hay like, spicy odor Cyclamenaldehyde--Intense flowery, reminiscent of cyclamen, sowbread Cyclogalbaniff ---Strong, fruity, herbal-green, reminiscent of galbanum Cyclohexyl Salicylate--Aromatic, floral balsamic Cyclopentadecanone -- Musk found in scent gland of male civet cat Delphone - Complex floral, aromatic & fruity, & lactonic undertone Delta-Damascone-- Diffusive, fruity black currant Delta-Decalactone---Creamy-coconut, peach-like aroma Diacetyl -- Buttery, roasty Dihydro Cinnamic Alcohol-- Blossomy-balsamic odor, slightly reminiscent of hyacinths Dihydro coumarin-- Sweet herbal Dihydro Jasmone-Typical jasmine Dihydromyrcenol- Fresh, citrus-like, lavender Dihydromyrcenyl Acetate-Fresh, clean, citrus, floral Dimetol---Flowery-fresias Dynascone 10-Green, fruity, floral, reminiscent of galbanum Ebanol--Powerful woody, sandalwood, with musk aspects Efetaal-Powerful, leafy-green, nasturtium, & hyacinth note Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate - Green.
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Benefit From Janka Wood Hardness Rating

by Robert Allen    Posted on: December 10, 2006
What is Janka Wood Hardness Rating Janka Wood Hardness Rating is a relative measurement of the wood's impact-resistance and wear-resistance, an evaluation of its hardness. The higher the rating, the harder is the species of wood.
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Biography Of Dr. Ashoka Jahnavi Prasad

by Abhinav Shankar    Posted on: January 9, 2007
Biography Dr Doctor Ashoka Jahnavi prasad johnubiprasad ashoka jahnubi prasad janhvi ashok prasad janhbi prasad janhbiprasad janhabi prasad janhabiprasad janhubi prasad janhubiprasad Ashoka ashok jahnavi prasad Biographical sketch and article There are very few people in this world who need introduction in their respective fields and profession.
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History and Evolution of the Bobcat Design

by Ray La Foy    Posted on: March 29, 2007
The Melroe Manufacturing Company was founded in 1947 by Edward Gideon "E.G." Melroe, the son of Norwegian immigrants. It was located in a small town by the name of Gwinner, North Dakota. E.G. had developed a grain harvesting attachment and spring-tooth harrow on his farm, and the demand from surrounding farms was so great that he had to develop a plant to produce the product.
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Science Projects made easy

by Lesa Bolt    Posted on: December 19, 2006
Have you ever thought about a science project and immediately think of test tubes and a scientist with a long white lab coat, goofy glasses and a bed-head hairdo Most people do think of this when they think of science and when all of a sudden children are asked to do a science project you become immediately panic stricken.
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Barracuda Fast Facts

by Maria Miller    Posted on: December 10, 2006
Barracudas are fearless marine fish swimming in the world's tropical and subtropical oceans. They are known for their fierceness and 'ambush' hunting - they lie in wait and catch the prey by surprise.
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USDA and FAO Sign an Agreement on Agricultural Biotechnology

by James Wachai    Posted on: March 28, 2007
The United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the USDA (USDA), have signed an agreement to support the development of sustainable agriculture in developing countries.
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