Metallurgy

When one thinks of a scholar, the first people that come to mind are mathematicians, scientists, literary analysts, and other traditionally “academic” professionalists. However, these professions are not the only scholarly careers that exist. “The Case for Working with Your Hands” by Matthew Crawford is an essay which argues against the wrong perception of mechanics and other “hands-on” professions. In his essay, Crawford describes the intellectual challenges of working in a “hands-on” field and…

Beryllium General Characteristics According to Hornbostel (1991), Beryllium is a hard, exceptionally, lightweight, gray-white metal, corrosion resistant at ordinary temperatures; chemically it is related to aluminum. Other than titanium, it is the only light metal which has both good strength and a high melting point. Additionally, it is a good electrical conductor, has high modulus of elasticity, exceptionally transmit x-rays and sounds at very high velocities. Moreover, it has the ability to…

all citizens of Bolivia according to Ari (2013). The President reversed the taxes on profit from 18 percent to 82 percent. Moreover, he started the process of nationalization of the enterprises in such strategic spheres as railroads, mining, and metallurgy. As a result, Bolivia achieved significant macroeconomic strength in spite of the refusal to participate in such projects as Free Trade Area of the Americas. This result was especially important due to the fact that Bolivia was the poorest…

Aluminum is used in many of our household items. From pie pans to pop cans, Aluminum is a very common product. Charles M. Hall is an American Chemist who figured out how to produce aluminum using his electrolytic method. This method allowed aluminum to be mass produced. Hall was born on December 6th, 1863 in Thompson, Ohio. His father was a missionary and minister who was very educated. Education played a big part in his childhood. He read numerous science magazines and articles as a child. He…

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a very influential Genevan philosopher in the early 18th century. Rousseau believed that man was born equal however society and advancements in mankind created inequality. Furthermore, Rousseau states that there are two different types of inequality; the first inequality being natural inequality, which is established by nature and consists in the difference of physical features and qualities of mind, and the second being political inequality, which depends on a kind of…

Urbanization in both Mesoamerica and the Andes began at similar times. However, these urban centers have similarities, they are also different in extremely important ways. These differences can be seen through examining trade, political/religious structure, and building techniques of the areas. Ways of trading in these urban areas differ, but are similar in that they all participated in long-distance trade. In Teotihuacan, the government required that tribute be given by provinces. Trade was…

Welding can be very fun and empowering. Watching the sparks fly from the metals, and seeing the world’s strongest metals be made into what a welder wants for it to become. Welding requires hard work and a considerable amount of practice. It requires hard work, dedication, and concentration. If one welder does not pay attention to their work it could result in a considerable amount of damage to yourself and even others. Welding is the binding together of metals using mechanical machines…

Mikatsuki Blade made by Sanjo Kokaji Munechika By the Heian period (794-1185), Japan had become well renowned among the neighboring nations for its swordsmiths. Though for most of history prior, China had been the main producer of swords (and pretty much everything else) Japan had managed to make a name for itself by innovating on Chinese designs. Several swordsmith guilds appeared throughout the Heian period and were very wealthy and influential. One of those guilds was started by a man named…

Ottoman Turks and the End of the Byzantine Empire. The revival of the devastated woolen industry and the development of new luxury industries also helped to create the economic prosperity. These industries included, silk, glassware, printing, mining, metallurgy and many others. Banking also became a huge success under the Medici…

Air Power has become the dominant form of military power in our modern world. Through the years, airpower has made significant developments that have impacted our society in positive ways. Eddie Rickenbacker once said, “Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible." Changes in military aviation have occurred in an intense rapidity. Even so, civilian aviation has many breathtaking transformations over the last few decades. By recognizing how the history of…