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What is the study of metals called?
What is the study of metals called?
Which process involves the extraction of metal from its ore?
Which process involves the extraction of metal from its ore?
What is the name for a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal can be extracted economically?
What is the name for a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal can be extracted economically?
What is the term for the process of removing impurities from metal to obtain a pure substance?
What is the term for the process of removing impurities from metal to obtain a pure substance?
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Which method involves mixing two or more metals to create a new material with improved properties?
Which method involves mixing two or more metals to create a new material with improved properties?
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What is the term for the process of heating a metal to a high temperature and then cooling it slowly to relieve internal stresses and increase its toughness?
What is the term for the process of heating a metal to a high temperature and then cooling it slowly to relieve internal stresses and increase its toughness?
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Study Notes
Metallurgy
- The study of metals and their properties, processes, and applications is known as metallurgy.
Extraction of Metals
- Extracting metal from its ore is accomplished through a process called metallurgical extraction.
Ore
- Ore refers to a naturally occurring solid material from which metal can be economically extracted.
Purification of Metal
- The process of removing impurities from metal to obtain a pure substance is termed refining.
Alloying
- Mixing two or more metals to create a new material with enhanced properties is known as alloying.
Heat Treatment
- The process of heating a metal to a high temperature and then slowly cooling it to relieve internal stresses and enhance toughness is called annealing.
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Test your knowledge of metallurgy with this quiz! Answer questions about the study of metals, metal extraction processes, and the types of materials from which metals can be economically extracted.
