metallurgists
Metal science specialists
Metallurgists are specialists in metallurgy—the science of extracting metals from ores, refining them, and studying their properties and uses.
They work in mining, manufacturing, and research, developing alloys and improving metal production processes: The metallurgists tested the steel for impurities.
The field bridges chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Artisans forging iron tools
- alchemistsSeekers of elemental transformation
- ironsmithsWorkers who forge metal
- goldsmithsCraftspeople working precious metal
- silversmithsCraftspeople working precious metal
swordsmiths · armorers · tinkers · coppersmiths · bloomery · Damascus steel · crucible steel
Extracting metal from ore
- alloyingMixing metals together
- castingShaping through liquid form
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
annealing · quenching · refining · extraction · heat treatment · sintering · welding · brazing
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- ironElement twenty-six
- aluminumElement thirteen
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- titaniumElement twenty-two
zinc · nickel · chromium · alloys · bronze · brass · tungsten · cobalt
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
- blast furnaceOre-to-metal converter
- kilnOven for hardening clay
- forgeFurnace for shaping metal
ladle · molds · spectrometer · microscope · pyrometer · calorimeter · rolling mill · dies
Technical problem solvers
- scientistsSystematic knowledge seekers
- techniciansSkilled equipment handlers
- researchersThose who study systematically
- specialistsFocused field authorities
experts · practitioners · professionals · analysts · consultants · steelworkers · foundrymen · smelters
blacksmiths
Artisans forging iron tools
- alchemistsSeekers of elemental transformation
- ironsmithsWorkers who forge metal
- goldsmithsCraftspeople working precious metal
silversmiths · swordsmiths · armorers · tinkers · coppersmiths · bloomery · Damascus steel · crucible steel
smelting
Extracting metal from ore
- alloyingMixing metals together
- castingShaping through liquid form
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
tempering · annealing · quenching · refining · extraction · heat treatment · sintering · welding · brazing · electroplating
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
titanium · zinc · nickel · chromium · alloys · bronze · brass · tungsten · cobalt · molybdenum
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
- blast furnaceOre-to-metal converter
- kilnOven for hardening clay
forge · ladle · molds · spectrometer · microscope · pyrometer · calorimeter · rolling mill · dies · tongs
engineers
Technical problem solvers
- scientistsSystematic knowledge seekers
- techniciansSkilled equipment handlers
- researchersThose who study systematically
specialists · experts · practitioners · professionals · analysts · consultants · steelworkers · foundrymen · smelters · refiners
- metalworkersblacksmith, blacksmiths, silversmith, silversmiths, goldsmith
- Steel Industrysteel mills, steel workers, blast furnaces, US Steel, U.S. Steel
- copperworkcoppersmithing, copperware, hammered copper, copper vessels, copper bowls
- Jewelry Tradejewelers, jewelry designers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gemologists
- mining workersminers, coal miners, gold miners, diamond miners, mine workers
metallurgistsjewelers
Gem and precious metal merchants
miners · goldsmiths · silversmiths · prospectors · gem cutters