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link to 18 Different Types of Metal (Facts and Uses)

18 Different Types of Metal (Facts and Uses)

A lot has happened since the Bronze Age. There are thousands of different types and grades of metal out there, and each one is developed for very specific applications. Every day, you'll regularly...

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link to Why Metal Feels Cold to the Touch and How to Change That

Why Metal Feels Cold to the Touch and How to Change That

One of the perceived disadvantages is that metal feels cold to the touch. This is why some people prefer things that they're in regular contact with to be make from another material, like wood or...

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link to Why Do Brass, Bronze and Copper Turn Green?

Why Do Brass, Bronze and Copper Turn Green?

Maybe you have some jewelry made from some of these metals and noticed that after some time, you're getting greenish buildup, or that it's turning your skin green. Or maybe you heard that the Statue...

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link to Why Does Metal Rust?

Why Does Metal Rust?

It's pretty rare for rust to ever be considered a good thing. It's an absolute pain to restore anything that's begun to degrade and rot away with rust. The cost of restoration can be pretty insane,...

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link to Why Does Steel Turn Blue When Heated?

Why Does Steel Turn Blue When Heated?

If you're a machinist like me, you're probably always trying to make those beautiful blue 6's and 9's for chips when you're cutting steel. If you're a welder, that color spectrum following your bead...

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link to Do Titanium, Aluminum, and Other Nonferrous Metals Rust?

Do Titanium, Aluminum, and Other Nonferrous Metals Rust?

While sometimes a bit of rust can make a project look kinda interesting and sell well at county fairs, it's generally something entirely undesirable. Some materials, however, don't rust. Do...

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