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Metals

Of or pertaining to any element, compound or alloy that conducts both heat and electricity.

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titanium

Metals; Steel

Titanium and its alloys have very high strength-to-weight ratios. At normal temperatures, they have high resistance to corrosion. Used primarily in aerospace and chemical ...

tolerances

Metals; Steel

A customer’s specifications can refer to dimensions or to the chemical properties of steel ordered. The tolerance measures the allowable difference in product specifications ...

toll processing

Metals; Steel

The act of processing steel for a fee (“toll”). Owners of the steel sheet may not possess the facilities to perform needed operations on the material (or may not have the open ...

tool steels

Metals; Steel

Steels that are hardened for the use in the manufacture of tools and dies.

ton

Metals; Steel

Unit of measure for steel scrap and iron ore. : Gross Ton: 2,240 pounds. : Long (Net) Ton: 2,240 pounds. : Short (Net) Ton: 2,000 pounds. Normal unit of statistical raw ...

tubing

Metals; Steel

When referring to OCTG, tubing is a separate pipe used within the casing to conduct the oil or gas to the surface. Depending on conditions and well life, tubing may have to be ...

tundish

Metals; Steel

The shallow refractory-lined basin on top of the continuous caster. It receives the liquid steel from the ladle, prior to the cast, allowing the operator to precisely regulate ...