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Metallurgist
Metallurgists are engineers who specialize in metals. They investigate the properties of metals and the development of new processes for extracting metals from ore and producing new alloys. They give advice on their use, extraction, improvement and the way they should be combined with other materials such as polymers or ceramics.
Metallurgists may do some or all of the following:
study the properties of metals and other materials
develop and improve existing materials
develop new combinations of metals (alloy development)
create products that combine metals with other materials
develop techniques to repair metal damage
advise engineers and manufacturers on industrial processes that use metals and the correct selection of metals for specific uses
They inspect metallic materials and equipment for quality or weakness and advise on failure prevention, improvement, repairs and replacement
They investigate the causes of metallic materials or equipment to break or fail in any given situation
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Metallurgist |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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