The sword is a weapon full of imagery – of great armies and knights – but it also parallels the metallurgical developments that made its use possible. Its invention, the…
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In his book, The Last Sorcerers, Richard Morris charts the path from alchemy to the periodic table. He describes how scientists and philosophers have tried for well over two thousand…
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Tom Butcher, Consultant A Bit of Background Iran has lived with sanctions for many years now. And still does. The first hefty set of sanctions was unilaterally imposed upon the…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: March 2016
MMTA Welcomes Tophet Corporation as a New Member
by MMTA March 2, 2016Trader Tophet Corporation has been serving the specialty metals industry for over 20 years with a specific focus on vacuum melters. We are committed to sourcing and consistently delivering high… -
In the world of smart phones, smart watches and even smart central heating, why not take a look at smart alloys? In particular shape memory alloys (SMAs). SMAs ‘remember’ their…