Aluminum’s physical properties have made it a highly preferred metal for use in aerospace, automotive, and structural applications. Aluminum is commonly alloyed with other elements (i.e. copper, magnesium, silicon, manganese and lithium) to improve physical properties...
Analyzing a metallographic sample is necessary to understand what you’re really working with, or to ensure a job is done right. The hardness of a metal, as well as its grain structure, reveals important properties of the material. Properly preparing a sample for...