Metallurgist

Background

Metallurgists study metals and alloys to understand how they behave and how to use them effectively. They test materials, develop new metal combinations, and solve problems with metal products used in everything from cars to aircraft. Their work involves laboratory testing, analysis, and working with engineers to improve how metals perform.

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Materials Engineer

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Next Step Roles

Senior Metallurgist→Materials Science Manager→Research and Development Manager→Quality Assurance Director

Publications

Materials TodayJournal of Materials Processing Technology

Books

The Science and Engineering of MaterialsIntroduction to Materials Science and EngineeringMaterials Selection in Mechanical Design

Key Figures

Henry BessemerReginald HadfieldWilliam Chandler Roberts-AustenHarry Brearley

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference669, 620.1For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Materials MetallurgistPhysical MetallurgistProcess MetallurgistExtractive Metallurgist

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