Metallurgy

Study of metallic elements and their alloys.

metalworking metal science

Metallurgy is the study of the physical and chemical properties of metallic elements and their alloys, encompassing processes used to extract metals from ores and refine them into usable forms.

Metallurgy derives from Greek metallourgein, meaning 'to work with metals'.

Metallurgy is like being a metal chef, figuring out how to find, mix, and change metals to make useful things like tools and cars.

What is metallurgy? It's the study of metals and how to use them
What do metallurgists do? They research, extract, and refine metals
Why is metallurgy important? It's essential for creating strong materials used in construction, transportation, and technology

materials science engineering

casting forging smelting

alloy ore crucible

industrial material industrial process scientific discipline