metallurgist
Studies molten ores
A metallurgist is a specialist in metallurgy—the science of extracting metals from ores, refining them, and working them into useful forms.
Metallurgists study the properties of metals and alloys, developing materials for specific applications: The metallurgist analyzed the steel sample for impurities.
They work in mining, manufacturing, and research settings.
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
- blast furnaceOre-to-metal converter
- moltenLiquefied by extreme heat
- slagIndustrial metalworking byproduct
flux · coke · charcoal · foundry · cupola · ladle · tapping · pouring
Metal-bearing rock
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
- magnetic separationIsolating substances via magnetism
- cyanidationOre treatment using poison
- roastingCooking with dry heat
calcination · concentration · tailings · smelting · refining · assaying · ore dressing · crushing
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- superalloyHeat-resistant engineered metal
- titanium alloyBlended metallic compound with titanium
aluminum alloy · nitinol · cupronickel · nichrome · ferroalloy · duralumin · pewter · solder
Heat-softening of metals
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- quenchingRapid cooling process
- heat treatmentThermal processing of materials
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
rolling · extrusion · drawing · sintering · normalizing · case hardening · carburizing · nitriding
Submillimeter material composition
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- crystallographyStudy of atomic lattices
- electron microscopyImaging via focused particle beams
- quality controlMaintaining production standards
Losing electrons chemically
- rustIron oxide coating
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
- pittingForming small cavities
corrosion resistance · protective coating · anodizing · patina · degradation · environmental degradation
Removal of contaminants
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
- anodeOxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- degassingRemoving dissolved gases
desulfurization · filtration · distillation · zone refining · precipitation · ion-exchange · adsorption · homogenization
Iron-shaping craftsperson
- welderOne who fuses metals
- foundrymanMetal-casting worker
- steelworkerFactory metal producer
- ironworkerStructural metal craftsman
goldsmith · silversmith · bladesmith · boilermaker · machinist · toolmaker
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
- blast furnaceOre-to-metal converter
- moltenLiquefied by extreme heat
slag · flux · coke · charcoal · foundry · cupola · ladle · tapping · pouring · ingot
ore
Metal-bearing rock
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
- magnetic separationIsolating substances via magnetism
- cyanidationOre treatment using poison
roasting · calcination · concentration · tailings · smelting · refining · assaying · ore dressing · crushing · grinding
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- superalloyHeat-resistant engineered metal
titanium alloy · aluminum alloy · nitinol · cupronickel · nichrome · ferroalloy · duralumin · pewter · solder · amalgam
annealing
Heat-softening of metals
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- quenchingRapid cooling process
- heat treatmentThermal processing of materials
forging · rolling · extrusion · drawing · sintering · normalizing · case hardening · carburizing · nitriding · recrystallization
microstructure
Submillimeter material composition
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- crystallographyStudy of atomic lattices
- electron microscopyImaging via focused particle beams
oxidation
Losing electrons chemically
- rustIron oxide coating
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
pitting · corrosion resistance · protective coating · anodizing · patina · degradation · environmental degradation
purification
Removal of contaminants
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
- anodeOxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
degassing · desulfurization · filtration · distillation · zone refining · precipitation · ion-exchange · adsorption · homogenization · continuous casting
blacksmith
Iron-shaping craftsperson
- welderOne who fuses metals
- foundrymanMetal-casting worker
- steelworkerFactory metal producer
ironworker · goldsmith · silversmith · bladesmith · boilermaker · machinist · toolmaker
- metalworkersblacksmith, blacksmiths, silversmith, silversmiths, goldsmith
- metallurgysmelting, refining, ferrite, alloys, annealing
- materials scientistsceramicist, ceramist
- steelworkerssmelter
- metalworkingwelding, casting, forging, smithing, smelting
- minersminer, coal miner, gold miner, forty-niner, overman
metallurgistceramicist
Maker of fired clayware
organic chemist · biologist · botanist · jeweler · glassmaker
metallurgistjeweler
Gem and metal artisan
goldsmith · silversmith · metalworker · blacksmith · sculptor