How to Identify Metals and Alloys? (Destructive Tests) | Metallurgy

The following points highlight the seven main tests conducted for identifying metals and alloys. 1. Tensile Test: The tensile test is one of the most widely used of the mechanical tests. There are many variations of this test to accommodate the widely differing character of materials such as metals, elastomers, plastics and glasses. The tensile test on a mild steel [...]