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”, ...

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 ...

Post weld heat treatment (PWHT) refers to any heat treatment performed after machining/welding to improve the mechanical and chemical properties of the machined surfaces/weldment. Welding induces ...