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Materials science

The the study of matter and their applications in various areas of science and engineering.

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friction gouges or scratches

Metals; Metallurgy

A series of relatively short surface scratches variable in form and severity. Refer to Galling.

free machining

Metals; Metallurgy

Pertains to the machining characteristics of an alloy to which one or more ingredients have been introduced to produce small broken chips, low power consumption, better surface ...

fragmentation

Metals; Metallurgy

The subdivision of a grain into small discrete crystallites outlined by a heavily deformed network of intersecting slip bands as a result of cold working. These small crystals or ...

fracture

Metals; Metallurgy

Surface appearance of metals when broken.

fracture test

Metals; Metallurgy

Breaking a specimen and examining the fractured surface with the unaided eye or with a low-power microscope to determine such things as composition, grain size, case depth, ...

fractography

Metals; Metallurgy

Descriptive treatment of fracture, especially in metal, with specific reference to photography of the fracture surface.

forging

Metals; Metallurgy

Plastically deforming metal, usually hot, into desired shapes with compressive force, with or without dies.