Metallurgy is the process of extracting metals from ores, which are naturally occurring rocks that contain metals or metal compounds. The process involves several stages, including:
At its simplest, metallurgy is the study of how metals behave and how we can manipulate them. It is divided into three main areas: Getting the metal out of the ore.
: Provides a visual "map" to understand how temperature and composition changes affect a metal's internal structure. ASM International Key Material Categories