Physical metallurgy - Encyclopedia Britannica

Physical metallurgy is the science of making useful products out of metals. Metal parts can be made in a variety of ways, depending on the shape, ... physicalmetallurgy TableofContents physicalmetallurgy References physicalmetallurgy metallurgy Actions Share Share Sharetosocialmedia Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/science/physical-metallurgy Feedback Corrections?Updates?Omissions?Letusknowifyouhavesuggestionstoimprovethisarticle(requireslogin). FeedbackType Selectatype(Required) FactualCorrection Spelling/GrammarCorrection LinkCorrection AdditionalInformation Other YourFeedback SubmitFeedback Thankyouforyourfeedback Oureditorswillreviewwhatyou’vesubmittedanddeterminewhethertorevisethearticle. JoinBritannica'sPublishingPartnerProgramandourcommunityofexpertstogainaglobalaudienceforyourwork! ExternalWebsites Share Share Sharetosocialmedia Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/science/physical-metallurgy Learnaboutthistopicinthesearticles:majorreferenceInmetallurgy:PhysicalmetallurgyPhysicalmetallurgyisthescienceofmakingusefulproductsoutofmetals.Metalpartscanbemadeinavarietyofways,dependingontheshape,properties,andcostdesiredinthefinishedproduct.Thedesiredpropertiesmaybeelectrical,mechanical,magnetic,or…ReadMoreworkofSauveurInAlbertSauveur…oneofthefoundersofphysicalmetallurgy.ReadMore