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Maria E. Ortiz Page 14

An industrial reporter for 11 years, Maria E. Ortiz is a staff writer at Biology Insights specializing in materials science. Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ortiz spent years reporting on manufacturing supply chains for trade publications.

What Is Stoneware Clay Made Of?Chemistry
What Is in Compressed Air? From Gases to Contaminants Chemistry
Are Solar Panels Made From Petroleum?Physics
Why Is Rhodium So Expensive?Chemistry
What Is a Gas Cylinder and How Does It Work?Physics
Who Invented Nanotechnology?Physics
Where Does Motor Oil Come From?Earth & Space
What Are the Pros and Cons of Petroleum?Chemistry
Will Borosilicate Glass Break If Dropped?Physics
How Heavy Is Coal? From Its Density to Its Weight Physics
Is Iron a Natural Resource? From Ore to Industry Earth & Space
What Kind of Fuel Do Fighter Jets Use?Physics
Is Plastic Man Made? Explaining the Synthetic Process Chemistry
How Long Does It Take for Glass to Break Down?Environment
Are Mirrors Made From Sand? The Process Explained Chemistry
What Does a Crucible Do and How Does It Work?Chemistry
Are Solar Panels Made From Coal?Physics
How Much Copper Is in a Wind Turbine?Physics
What Is Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel?Chemistry
Where Is Synthetic Rubber Made? Major Manufacturing Hubs Chemistry
Is Metal Man-Made or Naturally Occurring?Chemistry
Do Bullets Rust? The Risks of Corroded Ammunition Chemistry
What Is the Use of Quartz in Everyday Life?Earth & Space
Is Aluminum More Ductile Than Steel?Physics
What Is the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?Physics
What Is a Surface Mine? Methods and Process Earth & Space
Where Does a Plastic Bottle Come From?Environment
Is Carbon Steel Better Than Stainless Steel?Chemistry
Is Steel Infinitely Recyclable Without Degradation?Chemistry
Is Rubber a Raw Material? From Tree to Factory Chemistry