Metallography
Introduction
Metallography involves the procedures required to view the internal micro structure of a metal. The properties of engineering materials … Read more “Metallography”
Material Science and Engineering
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Introduction
The mechanical properties of a material are investigated if the material is to be used for any engineering purpose … Read more “Mechanical Properties of Materials”
Identification of Minerals
Introduction
Most minerals are easily identified by their physical properties such as lustre, colour, hardness, streak, cleavage and parting, fracture … Read more “Identification of Minerals”
Heat Treatment
Introduction
Heat treatment is the process of heating or chilling a material usually at extreme temperatures in order to achieve … Read more “Heat Treatment”
Aluminum Casting
Introduction
Casting
Casting, also known as foundering, is a manufacturing process in which liquid molten metal is poured into a … Read more “Aluminum Casting”
Safety Guidelines in the Laboratory
Introduction
A laboratory poses potential risks due to exposure to corrosive and toxic materials, flammable solvents, high pressure gases, explosive … Read more “Safety Guidelines in the Laboratory”