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Enter the text you are looking for. Records that include the search term in
their name or in text data are returned. Search terms may contain any letters or
numbers, and they are not case-sensitive. Most punctuation and special
characters are ignored when you search.
For example, a text search for
silicate could return
all of these records:
- Alumino silicate - 1720
- Lithium aluminosilicate
- Porcelain (silicaeous)
- Terracotta
(Where the
Porcelain and
Terracotta records include the phrase
"
alumino-silicate" in their
Composition
(summary).)
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selected lists.
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Use the database tree filter to restrict the search to selected records and
folders.
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Use the property filter controls to find records with specific data
values.
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You may be able to specify compatibility criteria by selecting records in other
tables, for example, to exclude materials that are not compatible with specific
processes, producers, specifications, coatings, or end of life options.
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