Definition & Scope of Metallurgy

Metallurgy is the science and technology of extracting metals from their ores, refining them, creating alloys, and shaping them into useful products. It bridges chemistry, physics, and engineering.

• Extraction: Separating metals from raw materials.
• Refining: Purifying extracted metals.
• Alloying: Mixing metals (or metals with non-metals) to achieve desired properties.
• Fabrication: Processing metals into final forms (e.g., casting, forging).

The visualizer shows some of these processes!