Nanophase Company Description
Nanophase Technologies sweats the small stuff. The company is commercializing its nanocrystalline materials (molecular-size ceramic and metallic materials in powder form) for applications in advanced materials technology, such as conductive and antistatic coatings for computer monitors. It also develops abrasion-resistant coatings (with uses from coated vinyl flooring to contact lenses), environmental catalysts, health care products (sunscreen), and advanced ceramics (cutting tools and ceramic bearings). Chemicals maker BASF accounts for more than half of Nanophase's sales.
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