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The the study of matter and their applications in various areas of science and engineering.
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phosphor bronze
Metals; Metallurgy
Copper base alloys, with 3. 5 to 10% of tin, to which has been added in the molten state phosphorus in varying amounts of less than 1% for deoxidizing and strengthening purposes. ...
permanent set
Metals; Metallurgy
Non-elastic or plastic, deformation of metal under stress, after passing the elastic limit.
permalloy
Metals; Metallurgy
Nickel alloys containing about 20 to 60% Fe, used for their high magnetic permeability and electrical resistivity.
peritectic
Metals; Metallurgy
An isothermal reversible reaction in which a liquid phase reacts with a solid phase to produce another solid phase.
penetrant inspection
Metals; Metallurgy
A method of non-destructive testing for determining the existence and extent of discontinuities that are open to the surface in the part being inspected. The indications ore made ...
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