metallurgy Archives - MetalTek Making a Lasting Difference Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:28:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://www.metaltek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/favicon.png metallurgy Archives - MetalTek 32 32 Copper vs. Brass vs. Bronze – The Difference Between Alloys https://www.metaltek.com/blog/copper-vs-brass-vs-bronze-the-difference-between-alloys/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:29:43 +0000 https://www.metaltek.com/?post_type=blog&p=16784 Copper vs. Brass vs. Bronze At MetalTek, one of the elements we work with is copper.  The two primary copper alloys are brass and bronze. Brass is made of copper combined with zinc and bronze is an alloy made of copper combined with other elements, historically tin. MetalTek specializes in bronze alloys and does not…

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]]> Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metals https://www.metaltek.com/blog/ferrous-vs-non-ferrous-metals/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:30:38 +0000 https://www.metaltek.com/?post_type=blog&p=16655 From skyscrapers to naval propulsion systems, from automotive parts to petrochemical furnace tubes, there is no shortage of real-world applications for metal.  Metals come in a wide range of structures, properties, and applications but are commonly organized into two categories: ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals.  Below we explain the definitions, common types, differences, and popular…

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]]> Take The Metallurgy Quiz: Beginner Level https://www.metaltek.com/blog/take-the-metallurgy-quiz-beginner-level/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:10:00 +0000 https://www.metaltek.com/?post_type=blog&p=16596 Think you know a lot about metal? Take our beginner level quiz and find out. Once you finish the quiz, please take our expert level quiz. Oh yeah, no time to “Google” the question because you have limited time to select an answer.

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]]> Take The Metallurgy Quiz: Expert Level https://www.metaltek.com/blog/take-the-metallurgy-quiz-expert-level/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:26:00 +0000 https://www.metaltek.com/?post_type=blog&p=16597 Do you think you are an expert in metallurgy? Take our expert level quiz and let’s see. Once you finish the quiz, please take our metal casting quiz. You have limited time to select an answer so no time to “Google” the question.

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