Materials science

Materials science

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

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banded structure

Metals; Metallurgy

Appearance of a metal showing parallel bands in the direction of rolling or working.

bamboo grain structure

Metals; Metallurgy

A structure in wire or sheet in which the boundaries of the grains tend to be aligned normal to the long axis and to extend completely through the thickness.

band saw steel

Metals; Metallurgy

A hardened tempered bright polished high carbon cold rolled spring steel strip produced especially for use in the manufacture of band saws for sawing wood, non ferrous metals, and ...

bainite

Metals; Metallurgy

A eutectoid transformation product of ferrite and a fine dispersion of carbide, generally formed at temperatures below 840 to 930 F (450 to 500 C): upper bainite is an aggregate ...

autoradiograph

Metals; Metallurgy

A radiograph recorded photographically by radiation spontaneously emitted by radioisotopes that are produced in, or added to, the material. This technique identifies the locations ...