Metals

Metals

Of or pertaining to any element, compound or alloy that conducts both heat and electricity.

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mf temperature

Metals; Metallurgy

The temperature at which martensitic transformation is essentially complete during cooling after austenitization.

metastable

Metals; Metallurgy

Possessing a state of pseudo-equilibrium that has a free energy higher than that of the true equilibrium state but from which a system does not change spontaneously.

metalograph

Metals; Metallurgy

An optical instrument designed for both visual observation and photomicrography of prepared surfaces of opaque materials at magnifications ranging from about 25 to about 1500 ...

metal

Metals; Metallurgy

An opaque, lustrous, elemental substance that is a good conductor of heat and electricity and, when polished, a good reflector or light. Most metals are malleable and ductile and ...

homogenizing

Metals; Metallurgy

Holding at high temperature to eliminate or decrease chemical segregation by diffusion.

high brass

Metals; Metallurgy

65% A copper-zinc alloy containing 35% zinc. Possesses high tensile strength. Used for springs, screws, rivets, etc.

heat treatment

Metals; Metallurgy

Heating and cooling a solid metal or alloy in such a way that desired structures, conditions or properties are attained. Heating for the sole purpose of hot working is excluded ...