Tempering Steel

Tempering Steel

Did you know that tempered steel has been around for centuries? In feudal Japan, bladesmiths would make weapons using tempered metal. They would often place clay around parts of a steel sword, stick ...
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A Look at Mead Metals' Full Inventory

A Look at Mead Metals' Full Inventory

Since 1961, Mead Metals has taken pride in our ability to respond to customers’ requests quickly and consistently. Our superior inventory is one of the main reasons we can prioritize the success of ...
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Copper Alloy 110 for Thermal Conductivity

Copper Alloy 110 for Thermal Conductivity

Copper alloy 110 has the second-highest electrical conductivity of all metals. If you’re wondering which metal is at the top, it’s silver, but you won't find silver wiring in electrical applications. ...
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What are the Different Grades of Steel?

What are the Different Grades of Steel?

Most people think that steel is just a pre-set combination of iron and carbon, but did you know there are more than 3,500 different grades of steel? You can compare steel grades by measuring the ...
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What is an Alloy?

What is an Alloy?

A metal alloy is a substance that combines more than one metal or mixes a metal with other non-metallic elements. For example, brass is an alloy of two metals: copper and zinc. Steel is an alloy of a ...
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Tempering Steel

Tempering Steel

Did you know that tempered steel has been around for centuries? In feudal Japan, bladesmiths would make weapons using tempered metal. They would often place clay around parts of a steel sword, stick ...
Read More
A Look at Mead Metals' Full Inventory

A Look at Mead Metals' Full Inventory

Since 1961, Mead Metals has taken pride in our ability to respond to customers’ requests quickly and consistently. Our superior inventory is one of the main reasons we can prioritize the success of ...
Read More
Copper Alloy 110 for Thermal Conductivity

Copper Alloy 110 for Thermal Conductivity

Copper alloy 110 has the second-highest electrical conductivity of all metals. If you’re wondering which metal is at the top, it’s silver, but you won't find silver wiring in electrical applications. ...
Read More
What are the Different Grades of Steel?

What are the Different Grades of Steel?

Most people think that steel is just a pre-set combination of iron and carbon, but did you know there are more than 3,500 different grades of steel? You can compare steel grades by measuring the ...
Read More
What is an Alloy?

What is an Alloy?

A metal alloy is a substance that combines more than one metal or mixes a metal with other non-metallic elements. For example, brass is an alloy of two metals: copper and zinc. Steel is an alloy of a ...
Read More