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Record 1 2017-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cast Iron
DEF

Any carbon-iron alloy cast to shape and containing 1.8-4.5% carbon, that is, in excess of the solubility in austenite at the eutectic temperature.

OBS

For the various forms (gray cast iron, white cast iron, malleable cast iron, and nodular cast iron), the word "cast" is often left out, resulting in gray iron, white iron, malleable iron, and nodular iron, respectively.

OBS

cast iron: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonte
DEF

Alliage de fer et de carbone, donnant un métal très résistant en compression, mais cassant et non ductile [...]

CONT

La fonte a une remarquable résistance à la corrosion, et un coefficient de dilatation thermique très bas; on l'utilise pour fabriquer des canalisations de fort diamètre, des éléments de radiateurs et de chaudières, et des appareils sanitaires.

OBS

[...] ses transformations s'effectuent surtout par moulage à chaud (fonte grise, dite fonte de moulage).

OBS

fonte : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hierro fundido
DEF

[Hierro] que sale de los altos hornos; tienen más carbono que el acero y es quebradizo y de fractura granulosa; se distinguen algunas variedades por la cantidad de carbono que contienen : atruchado, blanco, gris, etc.

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Record 2 2009-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • Standards and Regulations (Chemistry)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
OBS

Colour Index International... the definitive guide for anyone who needs to know details of which companies manufacture and distribute dyes and pigments, or for anyone looking for technical details of these products. First published in 1925, now published on the web by the Society of Dyers and Colourists and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, it is the only authoritative international reference work on these colorants: their nomenclature, constitution, main applications and suppliers. Colorants are listed according to the widely acclaimed system of Colour Index Generic Names and Colour Index Constitution Numbers. A detailed record of products available on the market is presented under each Colour Index reference. Against each product name is listed the manufacturer, physical form, principal usages and comments supplied by the manufacturer to guide prospective customers.

Key term(s)
  • Color Index

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Normes et réglementation (Chimie)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Ouvrage de référence à l'intention des fabricants et utilisateurs de colorants publié par la Society of Dyers and Colourists avec l'aide de l'American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de documentos y obras
  • Normas y reglamentaciones (Química)
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
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