Aluminum

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viscosity

Metals; Aluminum

That property of a liquid which enables it to resist flow. High viscosity means a fluid resists flowing; low viscosity means it flows readily.

vent mark

Metals; Aluminum

A small protrusion on a forging resulting from the entrance of metal into a die vent hole.

vent

Metals; Aluminum

The action of relieving entrapped air or gases by a venting or burp procedure during the extrusion process.

vapor barrier

Metals; Aluminum

A material which prevents or impedes the passage of water vapor through the walls of a structure or container. Aluminum is an excellent vapor barrier.

volatile organic compound (V.O.C.)

Metals; Aluminum

Any organic compound that participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions as designated by EPA standards.

undercure

Metals; Aluminum

The result of curing a paint at either too low of a temperature or too little time, resulting in inadequate hardness and solvent resistance.

Electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths shorter than violet light and just beyond the visible light spectrum. Sunlight includes ultraviolet radiation, which causes tanning or sunburn in human skin ...