Explanation of terms of metal materials (I): Types and properties
Metal materials refer to metal elements or materials with metal characteristics mainly composed of metal elements. Including pure metals, alloys, metal materials, intermetallic compounds and special metal materials. (Note: metal oxides (such as alumina) are not metal materials) 1. Meaning: The development of metal materials is closely related to the progress of human civilization. After the stone age, the bronze age and iron age are marked by the application of metal materials. In modern times, a wide variety of metal materials have become an important material basis for the development of human society. 2. Type: Metal materials are usually divided…