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• Hardness (water)
  ...tillation, by adding [[sodium carbonate]] and [[lime]] or by filtering the water. Filtration may be done with [[zeolite|zeolites]], an [[ion exchange resin| Wasserhärte (Deut.); dureté (Fr.); hard water; limescale; total dissolved solids (TDS)
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• Water softener
  ...cid and the alkaline exchange columns alter the [[pH|pH]] of the resulting water. * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Water Softener." Accessed: 3 Sept. 2004 .
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• Glue tempera
  ...n added to reduce cracking. [[Formalin]] was sometimes added to produce a hard insoluble film.
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• Etching ground
  ...te etching ground contains [[titanium dioxide]], soap, [[linseed oil]] and water (McCann, 1979).
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• Kleenmaster Brillianize
  ...t 1% polysiloxane emulsion in water. Brillianize is sold for cleaning all hard shiny surfaces including [[plastic]], [[metal]] and [[glass]]. It does not Soluble in water. Properties similar to water.
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• Calgon
  [[File:calgonmd.jpg|thumb|Calgon water softener]] ...removing calcium deposits on archaeological materials, the sequestering of hard minerals may may change the composition of, and thus destabilize, glass, or
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• Potassium aluminate
  Hard, shiny crystals. Potassium aluminate is used as a mordant in dyeing and pr Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.
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• Carbowax
  ...]]. Carbowax® formulations have also been used to slowly replaced water in water-logged wood providing structural support while decreasing wetness. They, ho * Soluble in water.
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• Milliput
  ...d for smoothing. The putty sets in 1 hour and hardens in 2-3 hours. Once hard, Milliput® can be sanded, drilled, cut, or filed. It adheres to wood, met * Can be removed with soap and water prior to cure.
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• Ivory soap
  ...ctor & Gamble] A brand name for a hard, white, bar soap that floats on water. Ivory soap was first made in 1878. It was advertised with the slogan "99 a
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• Bakelite paper
  ...ly made from 1920-1940, this early type of laminate had good resistance to water, oils, and solvents. It was used for electrical insulation and molded parts
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• Feculose
  ...natural gums and gelatin. When used for paper sizing, feculose produces a hard surface that is resistant to ink and unaffected by heat drying.
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• Paver
  ...nt]]. Pavers made from brick are hard fired to increase their strength and water resistance.
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• Oxychloride cement
  ...is called a hydraulic cement because it will harden even when it is under water.
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• Sancure 878
  ...wood, plastic, metal and textiles. The high gloss coating is flexible but hard and resistant to abrasion, chemicals and hydrolysis. An option is availabl * Sancure™ 970 EU Select – crosslinkable high solids polyurethane composite, hard films for residential and commercial floors
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• Demerara greenheart
  ...ships, docks, and locks. Greenheart wood weathers well and is resistant to water, fungi, termites, and marine borers. Other woods are also been called green
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• Gesso
  ...t, such as a panel, picture frame, or sculpture. From Renaissance times, a hard gesso prepared from calcium carbonate ([[chalk]]) in glue was used in north
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• Soap
  ...dditionally, soaps can dull colors and form insoluble residues with [[hard water]] minerals. About 1968, numerous synthetic [[detergent|detergents]] were de May cause acid dyes to run. Forms insoluble residues with hard water minerals such as calcium carbonate.
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• Macadam
  ...am is usually sealed with [[tar]] or [[asphalt]] to produce a hard, smooth water-resistant roadway called [[tarmac]]. Macadam pavement was invented by John
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• Polyethylene glycol
  ...x|Carbowax®]] formulations have also been used to slowly replaced water in water-logged wood providing structural support while decreasing wetness. They, ho * Soluble or miscible with water and most organic solvents.
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• Clay
  ...water is added. At high temperatures, clays became hard due to the loss of water and are used to make pottery, porcelain, and brick. Clay is also used as a Particle size 1 to 150 micrometers. Insoluble in water and organic solvents
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• Ayr stone
  A hard, fine-grain, uniform [[whetstone|whetstone]] used as an abrasive for [[meta Scotch stone; water-of-Ayr; snakestone; Scotch hone
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• Paraloid
  ...|| MMA || 125,000 || 10 || 100% solids, powder, hard resin || resistant to water and alcohol; coatings | A-101 || MMA || 125,000 || 100 || 40% in MEK hard resin || exterior durability and resistance
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• Alumina
  ...e porous, granular activated alumina aggressively absorbs liquid water and water vapor. The fine-grain calcined alumina is a dense impermeable ceramic mater Soluble in mineral acids and strong alkali. Insoluble in water.
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• Halowax
  ...drocarbon oils and waxes, such as perchloronaphthalene. Halowax® can be as hard as [[microcrystalline wax]]. It has been use in the mid-20th century as a s * Insoluble in water
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• Gum bichromate
  ...xposed areas remain soft and water-soluble, while the exposed areas become hard and moisture resistant. After exposure, the print is washed to remove the
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• Latex Spackel
  ...unts of [[acetic acid]] as it cures. Latex Spackel can be overpainted with water-based or [[alkyd resin|alkyd]] paints after drying for 1-3 hours (depending
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• Mortar (masonry)
  ...ment mortar is composed of [[portland%20cement|portland cement]], sand and water. It is used to fill the joints of brick and stone masonry. Other types of i
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• Tungsten carbide
  ..., metal cutting tools and ball point pen nibs. Tungsten carbide tools stay hard and sharp even at red heat temperatures. * Insoluble in water.
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• Egg
  ...f egg white. As a pure film, albumen is clear, brittle, and water soluble. Water solubility can be decreased by heating or adding [[tannin]]. The exterior o Miscible with water when fresh. Insoluble in water after heating.
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• Ammoniac gum
  ...8-26% gum and 1-7% oil. Ammoniac is typically prepared for use either as a water emulsion or as a mixture with [[mastic%20resin|mastic]] and [[isinglass|isi ...ble in water, ethanol, ether, vinegar or weak alkali. Forms emulsions with water.
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• Cashew gum
  The hard, yellowish-brown exudation from the bark of the cashew-nut tree, ''Anacardi Slightly soluble in water.
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• Calcium sulfate, hemihydrate
  ...alcining [[gypsum]]. When mixed with water, plaster of Paris will dry to a hard mass. It is used for wall plasters, wallboard, moldings, and statuary.
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• Punic wax
  ...nts conducted in Berlin to recreate an ancient recipe, yielded flakes of a hard brittle wax that melted between 73-75C (163-167F) (Wehlte 1975).
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• Carboxymethyl cellulose
  1) A hard, transparent polymer. Carboxymethyl cellulose, or CMC, is glossy and has go * Affected by water, acids, alkalis, alcohols, esters, ketones, phenols, oils
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• Boron carbide
  An extremely hard, black crystalline powder. Boron carbide is used as an [[abrasive]] and as Soluble in fused alkali. Insoluble in water, acids.
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• Watercolor paper
  ...wet. Watercolor paper is typically very textured. The paper is thick and hard enough to allow rubbing and scraping. High quality watercolor paper is mad water-colour paper (Br.)
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• Benzalkonium chloride
  ...y ammonium compound has reduced effectiveness in solutions containing hard water, salts, or organic compounds. Soluble in sorbitol solutions, glycerol, ether, water
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• Quaternary ammonium disinfectant
  ...surfactant agents have reduced effectiveness in solutions containing hard water, salts, or organic compounds. Some examples include:
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• Wax crayon
  ...hard crayons have a filler ([[kaolin]], [[talc]]). A few brands produce a water-soluble type crayon that contains an emulsified wax and [[polyethylene glyc
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• Water glass
  ...r glass is composed of [[potassium%20silicate|potassium silicate]]. Double water glass is a mixture of equal parts potassium silicate and sodium silicate. ...; waterglass; water-glass; calcium water glass; double water glass; potash water glass; Ransome process; silicate de sodium (Fr.); vidro solúvel (Port.)
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• Litharge cement
  ...ycerol]]. Litharge cement was prepared by diluting glycerin with up to 50% water, then adding enough litharge to produce a paste. It sets in minutes. Filler
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• Cetalkonium chloride
  ...pores. The compounds effectiveness is reduced in solutions containing hard water, salts, or organic compounds.
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• Sodium phosphate, tribasic
  ...er]], and [[flame%20retardant|flame retardant]]. It removes dissolves hard water deposits including boiler scale. TSP is used in [[detergent|detergents]], m Soluble in water, ethanol. pH = 11.8 - 12.0 for a 1% solution.
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• Laropal K-80
  ...and yellowing than natural resins. Because polycyclohexanone coatings are hard, however, many formulations add a plasticizer for flexibility and many of t Soluble in petroleum hydrocarbons, turpentine, isopropanol. Insoluble in water and methanol. Partially soluble in ethanol.
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• Water
  ...removed by distillation, filtration, reverse osmosis, or water softeners. Water is commonly used as a solvent and a diluent for aqueous paint media ([[goua See also [[Distilled water]] and [[Deionized water]].
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• Sorel cement
  ...agnesium chloride. Also called magnesia cement, is sets quickly even under water. Sorel's cement was used for artificial stone, floor tiles, and [[stucco|st
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• Fish glue
  ...in color than [[hide glue]] and form a weaker adhesive bond. It dries to a hard, sandable surface and adheres well to [[glass]], [[ceramic|ceramics]], [[me * Soluble in water (pH = 6.5-7.2).
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• Sodium silicate
  ...entury for fresco paintings (see [[mineral%20painting|mineral painting]]). Water glass was also used in the Ransome process of stone preservation. This proc water glass; waterglass; soluble glass; liquid glass; silicate of soda; sodium me
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• Sucrose
  ...ar beets, [[sugar%20maple|sugar maple]], and sorghum. It is extracted with water and purified with [[lime|lime]] or [[carbon|carbon]]. Sucrose is a disaccha * Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol, methanol, glycerol, pyridine.
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• Vegetable wax
  ...leather dressing because the polar end groups allow them to emulsify with water.
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• Lacquer, Oriental
  ...solidifies by oxidative polymerization when exposed to humid air forming a hard, durable film that takes a high polish. Urushi lacquer has been used for at * Deteriorated samples can be damaged by water.
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• Melamine formaldehyde resin
  ...sizing, leather processing, and paper strengthening. They are resistant to water and biodegradation. Resistant to water, acids, bases and organic solvents. Density = 1.5
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• Low VOC paints
  ...d. Some smaller companies provide natural, non-toxic options that contain water, plant oils, plant dyes, milk protein, and minerals such as clay. | marketed as only emitting water
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• Tyvek
  Type 10= paper-like, hard structure, area-bonded, smooth pattern, stiff ...sily cut with scissors or a knife. Water vapor can pass Tyvek, but liquid water cannot.
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• Sericin
  A viscous, water-soluble, protein covering the surface of [[raw%20silk|raw silk]] fibers. Se * Hard (ecru) silk contains 24-26% sericin
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• Uintahite
  ...floor tile and paving where it increases resistance to acids, alkalis and water. It is also the first solid hydrocarbon to be converted to gasoline.
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• Beryllium oxide
  ...ical insulation. Beryllium oxide is also used as an abrasive for polishing hard metals. Slightly soluble in water, acids or alkalis.
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• Zirconium oxide
  Hard, dense, white powder that occurs in nature as the mineral [[baddeleyite|bad Slightly soluble in acids. Insoluble in water.
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• Keratin
  ...oiseshell|tortoiseshells]], nails, hoofs, scales, bills, and claws. In the hard keratins, the disulfide bonds of cystine are crosslinked. From the mid-1600 Damaged by alkalis and most bleach solutions. Decomposes in boiling water. Susceptible to moth larvae and other protein-feeding insects.
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• Horn
  ...tation. The [[thermoplastic]] material is softened with steam or boiling [[water]] then pressed into numerous shapes. In the 18th century, London was the ce * Will swell slowly in water
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• Fluorescamine
  ...resce a bright blue-white under ultraviolet light. The fluorescence may be hard to distinguish from the natural autofluorescence of many proteins. For maxi
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• Colored pencil
  ...e to determine which has been used. Colored pencils are available in both water-soluble and solvent soluble forms. Many of the colors contain organic dyes ...leum hydrocarbons and chlorinated hydrocarbons, but some may be soluble in water.
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• Portland cement
  ...ften mixed with aggregated to form mortar and concrete. It is resistant to water and has been used as a fill for large voids in outdoor sculptures (Thornton * Type II (modified -omitted in other countries): used near water such as sea walls and building foundations
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• Enamel, inorganic
  ...ating aluminum for cooking utensils, signs and dials. High temperature, or hard, enamels can be translucent or transparent. Initially the metal bases for e
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• Sandarac
  ...d brittle with a white powdery surface due to oxidation. It forms a clear, hard film that becomes darker and redder with age. Sandarac is composed primaril * Insoluble in water, mineral spirits and turpentine.
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• Almond
  ...binet work. Almond wood is strong and hard with a fine straight grain. The water soluble gum that exudes from wounds on the tree has been mentioned as a wat
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• Finish
  2) The final, hard, dense, smooth layer of plaster. 4) A textile or paper treatment to add desired properties such as luster, water repellency, soil resistance, antistatic, softness, wear resistance, crease
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• Stucco
  ...s usually composed of [[cement]], [[sand]], and [[lime]]. It is mixed with water and applied wet. Stucco has been used since early times as a protective fin 2) (interior) A hard plaster used for covering walls and ceilings. Interior stucco was made usua
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• Ammonium bicarbonate
  Shiny, hard, white, prism-shaped crystal. Ammonium bicarbonate is used in baking powder Soluble in water. pH = 7.8 Insoluble in ethanol.
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• Tristearin
  ...itearin, or stearin, is found in most animal and vegetable fats especially hard ones like [[theobroma%20oil|cocoa butter]] and [[tallow|tallow]]. It is the Soluble in benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide, hot ethanol. Insoluble in water.
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• Agave
  ...rs. They are used in rope, cordage and sacking but are not as strong or as water-resistant as [[hemp|hemp]].
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• Aluminum oxide
  ...lumina. The porous, granular activated alumina aggressively absorbs liquid water and vater vapor. The fine-grain calcined alumina is a dense impermeable cer Soluble in mineral acids and strong alkali. Insoluble in water.
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• Polymethyl methacrylate
  Hard, glasslike, thermoplastic resin with a softening temperature from 105-125 C ...e in esters, ketones, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Insoluble in water, alcohols, petroleum hydrocarbons.
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• Concrete
  ...d with steel bars or wire netting. Once a concrete mixture is stirred with water and poured into a mold, it should be allowed to cure slowly over about a we
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• Gilsonite
  ...floor tile and paving where it increases resistance to acids, alkalis and water. In the early 19th century, Gilsonite® was often mixed with [[mica]], [[as
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• Methyl methacrylate
  ...te forms a clear glasslike, thermoplastic polymer that is light weight but hard to break. Methyl methacrylate polymerizes with heat, light, ionizing radiat Soluble in most organic solvents. Slightly soluble in water.
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• Polytetrafluoroethylene
  ..., and for non-stick frying pan coatings. PTFE is used for stain-resistant, water-repellent coatings on textiles. It can also be prepared as ribbonlike fiber * Insoluble in water. Resistant to acids, alkalis and organic solvents.
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• Casein plastic
  ...itteler and associate W. Krische of Germany discovered that casein becomes hard and insoluble when treated with [[formaldehyde]]. This process, however, is * Contact with water, acids or alkalis may cause crazing.
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• Phillyseal R
  ...able putty-like material. Phillyseal R cures exothermically to form a very hard material that can be sanded, cut, or drilled. It will adhere to [[wood|wood * Hard set: 6 hours
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• Gutta-percha
  ...a oxidizes and becomes brittle. Gutta-percha vulcanizes with sulfur into a hard, waterproof material. From the late 1840s, it was widely used for golf ball * Insoluble in water.
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• Titebond
  ...tebond Wood Glue]</ref> It is a water-soluble tacky resin that dries to a hard, tough, durable translucent film. Titebond II Premium Wood Glue is a cross- ...y provide strong initial tack and 30-minute clamp time. When dry, they are water-insoluble. They offer excellent heat-resistance and are sandable. The adhes
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• Bentonite
  ...ps, paper, and paints; and as a water softener to remove calcium from hard water.
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• Diethylene glycol
  ...diethylene glycol prevents materials from drying out and becoming stiff or hard. Diethylene glycol is used as a [[lubricant]], [[plasticizer]], [[surfactan Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, acetone, ethylene glycol. Insoluble in benzene, toluene an
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• Plaster
  2) A powder, that forms a pasty mixture with water and dries to a hard impenetrable solid. Clays plasters were used in Egypt since at least 2000 B
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• Super glue
  ...e. Cyanoacrylate glues has been used for gluing glass, ceramics and other hard materials. * Soak in warm soapy water. Gently peel apart using a blunt instrument.
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• Aluminum stearate
  A hard, thermoplastic white powder prepared from [[tallow|tallow]] and [[alum|alum Insoluble in water.
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• Plum (tree)
  ...ng with a straight grain and fine, uniform texture. The trees also exude a water-soluble gum. Plum tree flowers have been used as a dye.
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• Polyvinyl acetate
  ...produce clear, hard films that have good weather resistance and withstand water, grease, oil, and petroleum fuels. Additional properties are high initial t * Common household water-based white glues
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• Phenol formaldehyde resin
  ...linking tod form a hard plastic that is brittle but has good resistance to water and biodegradation. In the early 20th century, phenol formaldehyde resins w
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• Volara
  ...tability, consistent thickness/texture/density, high tensile strength, low water absorption and vapor transmission, good workability, and aesthetic appeal. * Provide buffer between hard surfaces
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• Boron
  ...morphous brown powder, but it also forms black crystals that are nearly as hard as diamonds. Boron is used for fibers and filaments in composites and ceram * Soluble in concentrated acids. Insoluble in water, ethanol, ether.
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• Montan wax
  A hard, mineral wax obtained from [[lignite|lignite]] and [[peat|peat]]. Montan wa * Soluble in carbon tetrachloride, benzene and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
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• Candelilla wax
  ...maller amounts of esters and triterpenoids. It is a dark brown wax that is hard and brittle with little tack. Candelilla wax is an all-purpose wax used for ...carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, toluene and alkalis. Insoluble in water.
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• Krazy glue
  ...le. Cyanoacrylate glues has been used for gluing glass, ceramics and other hard materials. They also have medical and dental applications to suture skin an * Avoid contact with water or moisture.
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• Mother-of-pearl
  ..., or purple depending of the species of mollusk and the temperature of the water. Warm, equatorial seas tend to produce mollusks with darker or brighter col
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• Beech
  ..., close-grain beechwood is hard and heavy. It bends well, is durable under water, and gives a smooth shiny finish. Beech is a commonly used timber for floor ...s. Rings: obscure. Pores: diffuse, fine. Grain: faint. Rays: distinct. Hard, strong and heavy. Specific gravity = 0.7-0.9. Density = 43-56 ppcf
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• Chinese insect wax
  ...sh trees, ''Fraxinus chinensis''. The wax is scraped off, cleaned with hot water, and cast into molds. Chinese insect wax is composed primarily of ceryl cer
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• Tupelo
  ...he eastern United States. Tupelo trees produce a stiff, tough wood that is hard to split. It is used for pallets, baskets, boxes, veneer, barrels and firew black gum (''Nyssa sylvatica''); sour gum; pepperidge; beetlebung; water tupelo (''Nyssa aquatica'')
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• Red maple
  ...idered on of the 'soft maples' as its wood is less dense than that of the 'hard maples'. The trees can grow to heights of 40m and diameters of 1m. The woo ....); érable pourpre (Fr.); arce rojo (Esp.); acero rosso (It.); soft maple; water maple; scarlet flowering maple; swamp maple
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