A lot of colloquial words that we might use when describing something’s durability take on extremely specific meanings when a materials scientist or blacksmith uses them. Things like “strength”, ...

Steel has been used by humanity for thousands of years. Iron production can be traced back to Anatolia in about 2000 BC, with the iron age well-established by 1000 BC. By 500 BC, iron technology had ...

Alloys are materials that are made by combining two or more materials to obtain a composite that possesses superior properties than any of its components on its own. The properties of alloys can be ...

"Essentials of Heat Treatment" provides a through introduction to steel heat treatment, including a discussion of how heat and carbon content impact a steel's microstructure. This class also describes ...

Jindal Steel has increased its heat treatment capacity to 60,000 tonnes per month, becoming India’s largest heat treatment facility. This expansion supports various sectors and aligns with the ...

Gear manufacturers are frequently asked, “Is this gear strong enough for my application?” Without qualifiers, this question is ambiguous at best. The world record for deadlift is 536 kilograms (1,181 ...