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Pressure vessel for bauxite digestion

Where find european manufacturers/distributors of pressure vessel for aluminum hydroxyde digestion ? We are looking som...
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To those whom it may concern

I have a lot of questions about metallurgy, this subject has always fascinated me. I do not appreciate the condescendin...
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Tungsten

Why are there so few Tungsten alloys, considering its incredible strength, high hardness and melting point I am a littl...
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Heat treating steel

If u are trying to harden steel, is it best to quench and cool very quickly, or to let it cool slowly. I would appreciat...
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Phases

What does "metastable" mean ?
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Newbie question

Why are there so few Tungsten alloys, considering its incredible strength, high hardness and melting point I am a littl...
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Chrome

Where is Chrome on the HRC scale ?
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Titanium

What value does Titanium hold on the HRC scale ?
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Superalloys

I am looking for any technicial information regarding current superalloys and advanced composites and ceramics. Please,...
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Hardened tool steel has soft outside layer

Please help me, I'm going nuts over this problem. I am trying to heat treat O1 oil hardening tool steel but I keep gett...
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posted by tomcas
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Plastics

Does anyone know of any plastic or composite that has high strength AS WELL as hardness? ?
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Regarding quenching

I have heard that most metals cannot take an amorphous configuration at the atomic level because most metals and alloys...
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