Metals

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2009-10-20 Metals - Why copper ?:

The amount is usually equal or less than 1%. It is used to create a harder surface. Copper is also used on the bottom of lower cost kitchen pots and pans to provide a uniform heat to the food. Stainless

2009-10-19 Metals - Why copper ?:

Copper is used in cast stainless steels and heat treated to form 17-4 PH stainless steel. PH stands for precipitating hardness. During the high heat treatment process, the copper migrates to the face

2009-10-17 Metallurgy - differences between 201, 202,304,316&430:

I am very sorry for the delay in answering your question. I receive a lot of questions related to the selection of the right stainless steel for the application of interest especially about the differences

2009-10-15 Metallurgy - metallurgy:

Sorry. I feel you have not verified my area of expertise before asking this question to me.Have you searched in the net any time? You may get them from good metallurgy books .Please refer the net or

2009-10-15 Metallurgy - metallurgy:

Carbides are compounds formed as a result of combination of carbon with other elements. In ferrous alloys, whether cast or wrought, formation of iron carbide Fe3C is very common. In the case of alloyed