Materials science

Materials science

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

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chemical polishing

Metals; Metallurgy

Improving the specular reflectivity of a metal surface by chemical treatment.

chemical milling

Metals; Metallurgy

Removing metal stock by controlled selective chemical etching.

chatter marks

Metals; Metallurgy

Parallel indentations or marks appearing at right angles to edge of strip forming a pattern at close and regular intervals, caused by roll vibrations.

centrifugal casting

Metals; Metallurgy

A casting made by pouring metal into a mold that is rotated or revolved.

ceramic tools

Metals; Metallurgy

Cutting tools made from fused, sintered, or cemented metallic oxides.

chafery

Metals; Metallurgy

A charcoal-fired furnace used in early iron making processes to reheat a bloom of wrought iron for forging to consolidate the iron and expel entrapped slag.