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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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Metals; Metallurgy

A piece or strip of metal produced to a suitable thickness, width, and edge configuration, from which pipe or tubing is made.

sintering

Metals; Metallurgy

Bonding of adjacent surfaces of particles in a mass of metal powders, or in a compact, by heating.

sintered carbide

Metals; Metallurgy

Composite, containing carbides of extremely refractory metals, such as tungsten, tantalum, titanium, etc. , cemented together by a relatively low-melting metal, such as cobalt ...

single-action press

Metals; Metallurgy

A forming press that operates with a single function, such as moving a punch into a die with no simultaneous action for holding down the bland or ejecting the formed work.

silver solders

Metals; Metallurgy

Alloys of silver, copper, zinc and other metals, melting between 650 and 875 (degrees) C. Used for making strong yet moderately ductile joints that resist corrosion.

silky fracture

Metals; Metallurgy

A steel fracture that has a very smooth fine grain or silky appearance.

siliconizing

Metals; Metallurgy

Diffusing silicon into solid metal, usually steel, at an elevated temperature.