Steel

Steel

Steel is a type of metal forged with iron and coal that is lighter and stronger than iron.

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matte finish

Metals; Steel

A dull or grit surface appearance achieved by rolling on rolls which have been roughened by mechanical, chemical, or electrical means to various degrees of surface texture.

mechanical properties

Metals; Steel

Those properties of a material that reveal the elastic and inelastic reaction when force is applied, or that involve the relationship between stress and strain; for example, the modulus of ...

tantalum

Metals; Steel

An exotic alloy having high corrosion resistance that is often used for medical implants, chemical process equipment, and aerospace engine components.

A type of cold-rolling mill with one or two horizontal stands for processing annealed steel sheet or plate by improving the finish or texture to develop the required final mechanical properties. By ...

coke

Metals; Steel

Coke, iron ore and limestone are the principal ingredients for blast furnace (BF) ironmaking. Coke provides thermal energy by combining with the oxygen in the ore to release iron, and ensures a ...

Corex

Metals; Steel

An ironmaking technology which, unlike the blast furnace, uses steaming (non-coking) coals, so avoiding the higher cost of coke. It is a two-stage process where lump ore, pellets or sintered iron ore ...