crucible steel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crucible steel
First recorded in 1875–80
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Largest maker of crucible steel; important producer of electric alloy steel; 1928 net income $5,634,-000; per share, $7.06; operating chiefly in Pittsburgh area.
From Time Magazine Archive
Crystalline graphite is used principally in the manufacture of crucibles for the melting of brass, bronze, crucible steel, and aluminum.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
The classifications are as follows: High-speed steel, alloy steel, tool or crucible steel, and high-carbon machinery steel.
From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)
It was not a built-up gun, but depended on superior crucible steel for its strength.
From Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America by Manucy, Albert
This melting practice is still in use for crucible steel, and will be described further on page 4.
From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)
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