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  2. Talk:Brass - Wikipedia

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    Naval brass, similar to admiralty brass, is a 40% zinc brass and 1% tin. Red brass, while not technically brass, is an American term for CuZnSn alloy known as gunmetal. Rich low brass contains 85% copper 15% zinc often used in jewelry applications . White brass contains more than 50% zinc and is too brittle for general use. Yellow brass is an ...

  3. Dry lubricant - Wikipedia

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    Graphite. Used in air compressors, food industry, railway track joints, brass instrument valves, piano actions, open gear, ball bearings, machine-shop works, etc. It is also very common for lubricating locks, since a liquid lubricant allows particles to get stuck in the lock worsening the problem. It is often used to lubricate the internal ...

  4. Materials for use in vacuum - Wikipedia

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    It is self-lubricating, a good electrical insulator, tolerant to fairly high temperatures, and has low out-gassing. It is not suitable for barrier between vacuum and atmosphere, as it is somewhat permeable for gases. Ceramics is a superior choice, however. [3] Polyethylene is usable but requires thorough out-gassing.

  5. Cutting fluid - Wikipedia

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    The properties that are sought after in a good cutting fluid are the ability to: Keep the workpiece at a stable temperature (critical when working to close tolerances). Very warm is acceptable, but extremely hot or alternating hot-and-cold are avoided. Maximize the life of the cutting tip by lubricating the working edge and reducing tip welding.

  6. Why Are School Buses Yellow?

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    There used to be no rules for school transportation. Kids went to school in horse-drawn wagons and some districts had red white and blue buses, to instill patriotism. In 1939 he put together a ...

  7. Substances poisonous to dogs - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of poisoning vary depending on substance, the quantity a dog has consumed, the breed and size of the mammal.A common list of symptoms are digestion problems, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in stool; bruising and bleeding gums, nose, or inside the ear canal; behavioral changes, such as lethargy, hyperactivity, and seizures; unusual items found in the dog's stool.

  8. Can you use olive oil during sex? 5 things to know about lube

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    Fun fact: K-Y Jelly, one of the most popular lubricant brands on the market, was created in 1904 and used not for sex, but as a surgical aid. When people did catch on that this jelly could be used ...

  9. Should Dogs Wear Shoes? - AOL

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    Dogs should wear shoes when the stuff they’re walking on will do significant damage to bare feet. Canine paw pads are designed for the outdoors and can weather a lot of, well, weather. It’s ...