Metallurgy

Metallurgy

Metal works and production.

Industry: Metals; Materials science

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Sintered carbide

Metals; Metallurgy

Composite, containing carbides of extremely refractory metals, such as tungsten, tantalum, titanium, etc. , cemented together by a relatively low-melting metal, such as cobalt acing as a matrix.

Single-action press

Metals; Metallurgy

A forming press that operates with a single function, such as moving a punch into a die with no simultaneous action for holding down the bland or ejecting the formed work.

Silver solders

Metals; Metallurgy

Alloys of silver, copper, zinc and other metals, melting between 650 and 875 (degrees) C. Used for making strong yet moderately ductile joints that resist corrosion.

Silky fracture

Metals; Metallurgy

A steel fracture that has a very smooth fine grain or silky appearance.

Siliconizing

Metals; Metallurgy

Diffusing silicon into solid metal, usually steel, at an elevated temperature.

Silicon steel

Metals; Metallurgy

Steel usually made in the basic open-hearth or electric furnace, with about 0. 50-5. % silicon, other elements being usually dept as low as possible. Because of high electrical resistance and low ...

Chemical symbol Si. Element No. 14 of the periodic system; atomic weight 28. 06. Extremely common element, the major component of all rocks and sands; its chemical reactions, however, are those of a ...