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Common Steel Alloying Agents

Alloying can be defined as mixture of metals. Steel is a mixture of iron and other elements but mostly Carbon and the carbon in a steel alloy most likely contribute up to 2.1% of its weight. The process of alloying is used to alter the chemical

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In Airplanes, Lighter is not Always Better

There’s a saying in the aircraft manufacturing industry: “Lighter is better.” After all, with lighter parts, comes huge savings for the airlines that operate the aircraft. It all comes down to fuel efficiency after all. According to a press release in 2012 by the IATA,