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Metallurgy
Metal works and production.
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crystal
Metals; Metallurgy
(1) A physically homogeneous solid in which the atoms. Ions or molecules are arranged in a three-dimensional repetitive pattern. (2) A coherent piece of matter, all parts of which have the same ...
crucible
Metals; Metallurgy
A ceramic pot or receptacle made of graphite and clay, or clay or other refractory material, and used in the melting of metal. The term is sometimes applied to pots made of cast iron, cast steel or ...
crucible steel
Metals; Metallurgy
High-carbon steel produced by melting blister steel in a covered crucible. Crucible steel was developed by Benjamin Huntsman in about 1750 and remained in use until the late 1940's.
cross direction
Metals; Metallurgy
The direction parallel to the axes of the rolls during rolling. The direction at right angles to the direction of rolling or drawing.
cross rolling
Metals; Metallurgy
The rolling of sheet so that the direction of rolling is changed about 90 (degrees) from the direction of the previous rolling.
crown
Metals; Metallurgy
A contour on a sheet or roll where the thickness or diameter increases from edge to center.
