Articles for tag: High Temperatures, Quartz, Silicon

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Polymorphs of Silicon Dioxide

Silicon dioxide surrounds us on every hand. The soil on which we walk contains silicon dioxide sand. The windows that adorn our houses and public buildings are made of glass composed of silicon dioxide Several different crystalline forms of silicon dioxide occur in nature. We refer to each of these crystalline forms as a polymorph ...

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How to Clean Stubborn Stains from Porcelain Enamel Surfaces

Porcelain enamel is a hard-wearing glass that’s permanently fused to aluminum, cast iron or steel using exceedingly high temperatures. Several things in your home may have a porcelain enamel surface. Examples include dishwashers, refrigerators, washers and dryers. Range tops and ovens are always manufactured with this type of surface because porcelain enamel can withstand high ...

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Car Seat Cooler Pad by Baby Bee Cool: The Answer to Hot Car Seats

Today, the weather forecasters predict dangerously high temperatures in many parts of the country. Expected highs today include: 109 F in Las Vegas, 103 F in Tucson, and up to 111 F this week in Phoenix. The Weather Channel also anticipates unusually high temperatures in the mid Atlantic Region with highs of 99 F in ...

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Is Wheatena Toasted Wheat Cereal Healthy?

While roaming down the aisles of your local supermarket in search of a hot breakfast cereal, you may come upon a box of Wheatena Toasted Wheat Cereal. Wheatena cereal is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around since 1879 when it was developed by a small bakery store owner. Little did he know what a ...