Research on Light Metals in the Metallurgy Division, National Bureau of Standards

Abstract

THE Metallurgy Division of the National Bureau of Standards has accelerated its research programme on metals in order to meet the increased demand for materi-als with improved and special properties so essential for continuing the technological advances of the space arse. Much of the work is designed to furnish basic information on metals and alloys in terms of their structures. Studies are being conducted on problems related to creep, fatigue, corrosion , metal physics , preparation of extremely pure metals and other related fields . Some of' the emphasis of the prograninie is being placed on evaluating specific properties of aluminium, titanium , magnesium, and their alloys.