Three stages are used in the production of mild steel: primary steelmaking in basic oxygen furnaces and electric arc furnaces, secondary steelmaking, where carbon content is reduced and alloying ...

exposure on stainless steel (SS) 304, focusing on changes in its microstructure and mechanical properties. Image Credit: freakart/Shutterstock.com SS 304 samples were immersed in a 5 % HCl ...

The properties of materials must be considered when designing a product, eg a steel pan handle would conduct too much heat and burn the user.

Properties of a typical metal (when solid) Good conductor of electricity Properties of a typical non-metal (when solid) Poor conductor of electricity Properties of a typical metal (when solid ...