The character traits of nickel alloys can sometimes be more useful than those of brass, copper, and beryllium. This is especially the case when using the wire outdoors. Nickel wire has the ability to resist corrosion at extremely high levels. It is able to resist oxidization from air and water, and it can withstand contact…
Manufacturing companies use a vast array of different metals, and this is because different metals have different properties. Knowing the specific characteristics of metals or metal alloys allows users to create better end products. Although there are commonly used metals in the manufacturing industry, it does not mean that each metal can be used interchangeably. …
The ability to treat metal in different ways allows for many industries to complete complex tasks. The most commonly used methods of treating metal are annealing, tempering, and heat treatment. Different treatments allow metals and alloys to become harder/softer or brittle/stiff. The company using the treated metals chooses the characteristic desired for their material. Heat…
Aluminum alloys come in two distinct types: heat-treatable and non-heat-treatable. Both basic types help to determine the characteristics of the chemical and metallurgical structure. The different alloys also have a different arc welding process. The strength of non-heat-treatable aluminum alloy comes when alloying aluminum with additional elements. Typically, manganese, silicon, and magnesium are added. The…
Although it is commonly used in most industries today, beryllium was barely used when first discovered. Nichols Louis Vauquelin discovered the metal in early February of 1798. The discovery was made when examining two types of gemstones: beryl and emerald. Both types of gems are forms of beryllium aluminum silicate. At first, Vauquelin called the…
Modern telecommunication devices could not work as well without the help of beryllium copper wire. Currently, it is being used by manufactures in the industry in everything from equipment, to computers and smart phones. Although must people do not know about this type of wire and its special characteristics, people use it every days as…
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