Metals Learning Center - Page 27

Nitinol, an alloy of nickel and titanium with approximately fifty percent nickel, is a relatively recently formulated metal that takes its name both from its composition and the place where it was produced (Nickel Titanium –Naval Ordnance Laboratory). History of Nitinol Although it was discovere... Continue Reading

For better or worse, market conditions are constantly changing. In 2024, Ulbrich celebrated a century in business. And in those 100 years, markets have soared, and they've crashed. Overnight, ideas have turned into industries, and business empires have gone extinct. Shortages have given way to sur... Continue Reading

This article originally appeared in an issue of Music Trades Magazine as "Ulbrich Steel - An Unsung Hero" Producing wrap wire for most of the industry’s guitar and violin strings, Ulbrich’s metalworking expertise is a key component of stellar tone. When guitarists analyze the source of great ton... Continue Reading

If you were to pick one word to appropriately describe tantalum "versatile" would certainly be among those at the top of the list. Tantalum — a shiny, silver metal named after the Greek God Tantalus — has myriad uses in modern industries ranging from high-temperature applications such as aircraft e... Continue Reading

Get the Full April Issue: Click here to download the 16 page Economic Update for the full details of recent economic trends impacting the steel and commodities markets, as well as the associated industries across the globe. Continue reading below for the Executive Summary. April 2022 Economic Up... Continue Reading