Metallurgy

/mɛˈtæl.ə.dʒi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification.

The metallurgy of aluminium has advanced significantly over the past few decades.

The art and science of extracting metals from their ores and modifying the metals for use.

Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians had a rudimentary understanding of metallurgy.

The study of the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements and their mixtures, known as alloys.

Modern metallurgy includes the study of nanostructured materials that exhibit unique properties.

A field of engineering that focuses on the development of new metal materials and processes.

He specialized in metallurgy to innovate sustainable practices in metal manufacturing.

From Greek 'meta' meaning 'beyond' and 'allurgy' from 'allurgos' meaning 'working with metals'.

ferrous metallurgy

The branch of metallurgy that deals with iron and its alloys.

non-ferrous metallurgy

The field of metallurgy focused on metals other than iron.

extractive metallurgy

A field that involves the extraction of metals from their ores.

alloy

A mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and another element.

smelting

The process of extracting a metal from its ore by heating and melting.

casting

A manufacturing process in which a liquid material is poured into a mold and allowed to solidify.

Metal work

He's into metal work, especially in regard to metallurgy.

Metalhead's science

For the metalheads out there, metallurgy is where the real science happens.