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Material is a substance or mixture of substances that constitutes an object. Materials can be pure or impure, living or non-living matter. Materials can be classified based on their physical and chemical properties, or on their geological origin or biological function. Materials science is the study of materials and their applications.
Raw materials can be processed in different ways to influence their properties, by purification, shaping or the introduction of other materials. New materials can be produced from raw materials by synthesis.
In industry, materials are inputs to manufacturing processes to produce products or more complex materials.

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    Old gas pipe - what material is this?

    We have an old gas pipe in the understairs cupboard. The previous occupants had the gas meter moved, but this old pipe remained. This pipe goes behind the electrical CU which I'm due to have replaced soon. We are looking to cut the old pipe out, but trying to working out what material it's...
  2. F

    Can you identify this material

    Hi Guys Can anyone identify this material?
  3. G

    could this white material on radiator thread be/contain any asbestos?

    Hi everybody, I have noticed that unlike the other threads of the radiator which are sealed with something that really looks like hemp ("foto 1"), one of them has this white material wrapped around/inside the joint ("foto 2"). Could anybody tell me if it may be/could contain any asbestos? Many...
    • gigi22
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    • america asbestos could material radiator thread usa white
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: USA
  4. M

    What material to seal the gap between bath and wall?

    I've found a couple options I could buy yo fix this - would you recommend either or something different...
  5. F

    Can I identify plumbing material on an old house?

    Hello! I'm looking to buy a second hand apartment. I've been talking to some real estate agents asking what I should be careful with in an old house, but nobody talked about the pipes. And when I raise the issue, it seems none of the agents I talked to had any clear idea of what to look for...
    • fantos.mail
    • Thread
    • america house identify material old old house plumbing usa
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  6. H

    Soil pipe material identification

    Hi any ideas what this pipe is made from?
    • highrise
    • Thread
    • america identification material pipe soil soil pipe usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: USA
  7. S

    White hairy material around towel heater pipe joint: asbestos?

    I’m wondering weather this stringy stuff (see photos) around my towel heater’s pipe joints could be some kind of fiber/string with asbestos in it? They don’t really look like hemp to me, and I’m a bit worried about it! Thanks
    • SamCurtis95
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    • around asbestos heater joint material pipe towel urgent white
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Canada
  8. D

    Pipe covering material

    Hello everyone, I recently moved into a house and today I found these pipes covered by something I’m not familiar with. I read in some other places that it could be horsehair. Could anyone tell me if it could contain asbestos? Thank you in advance
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    CoNGLP1 course material not provided

    Hey all, I just sat my lpg tickets this week. I'm now supposedly fully qualified to work on lpg. It's just that we were given no reference material to take away. Is this normal practice? Seems pretty poor to me! Cheers Amy
  11. kozak1968

    G3 discharge material.

    Can we use Polyplumb PB for unvented discharge or is it only PEX plastic as an alternative to copper.
  12. O

    Does this look fair

    Does this quote look fair to you guys labour and materials? As I am not qualified and having less experience then you guys could you tell me that sounds alright to the above installation. Removing old solar system ( solar panels already disconnected and put on side on roof ) removing ( if...
  13. F

    combustible material?

    Went to plumb in a washing machine and noticed a blanking cover directly above a cooker ( about 350mm) so I pointed this out to the owner, they said there was a single socket there but BG made them get rid of it but put a blank on it, have asked a couple of people and get mixed views, this...
  14. martind

    What is this “under tile to gutter” material called?

    I`ve seen this sheet type material used when a gutter was replaced. One end of the sheet material is tucked under the roof tiles about a few inches, and the bit left exposed overlaps in to the gutter by a couple of inches. It prevents any water from running back under the tiles. (It`s not...
  15. T

    Wet Wall material

    Has anyone fitted these? Wetwall Shower Panel 2420mm x 1200mm Rossano Sand How did you find the fitting and are they decent a custard is thinking of using that's all
  16. W

    Where can I get this flooring material?

    Guys , where can I get this flooring material, and what's it called? Colour doesn't matter as it's for chicken coop flooring so cheap(cheep) and cheerful;-)
  17. R

    soil and vent system

    Hi guys, I am aware this is a long shot but I am trying to identify a soil and vent system I have never come across before, can you help? Its a black rigid material, from the outside it looks like black painted asbestos but its not. Its installed in a domestic property built around 1960, when I...
  18. P

    Kind request for ACS revision material

    Got my ACS re assessment next week and could do with some revision material! If you have any prep questions etc could you help me out and send to [email protected]? Would really appreciate it! thanks chaps paul
  19. S

    Honeywell training material

    Morning all , I don't suppose anyone has been on a honeywell training course recently and would be willing to share ( if they have ) the electronic training material ? ( PDF etec) I still have the old hard copies and I am having to scan stuff and make my own PDF what is time consuming :) Would...
  20. A

    Custom basin waste fitting - what material to use

    Hello, Q - Which is better for a CUSTOM basin waste - PVC or Aluminium? For 2 disabled colleagues I am considering a custom basin waste fitting (I am both Eng & Ergonomist). Conventional solutions: - Extends about 94mm below the basin, which even with a low height basin (115mm) only leaves a...
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