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Steel

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

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Strip

Metals; Steel

Thin, flat steel that resembles hot-rolled sheet, but it is normally narrower (up to 12 inches wide) and produced to more closely controlled thicknesses. Strip also may be cut from steel sheet by a ...

Superalloy

Metals; Steel

An alloy, usually based on nickel, cobalt, or iron, developed for high temperature service where relatively severe mechanical stressing is encountered and where high surface stability is frequently ...

Suspension agreement

Metals; Steel

A resolution of an unfair trade dispute that can suspend further proceedings in an unfair trade suit. The U. S. government, in consultation with the domestic industry, can enter into such an ...

Strength

Metals; Steel

Properties related to the ability of steel to oppose applied forces. Forms of strength include withstanding imposed loads without a permanent change in shape or structure and resistance to ...

Stress corrosion cracking (SCC)

Metals; Steel

Slow growth of cracks in stainless steel caused by the combined effect of mechanical stress and exposure to a corrosive environment.

Steel strapping

Metals; Steel

Banding and packaging material that is used to close and reinforce shipping units, such as bales, boxes, cartons, coils, crates, and skids.

Substrate

Metals; Steel

Raw material used as an input for steel processing: For example, hot-rolled steel is the substrate for cold-rolling operations.

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