Metallurgy Collection (page 11)

Aluminium ingot being cast
Aluminium production. Molten aluminium being poured into an ingot mould. Photographed at the UAZ-RUSAL factory at Kamensk-Uralsky, Russia

16th Century metallurgy workshop, artwork
16th Century metallurgy workshop. Historical artwork showing 16th Century craftsmen working with gold. Published in 1568

Etruscan bronze head
Hollow bronze head of a young man made circa 330 BC. The head formed part of a life-size votive statue and shows the high artistic level which Etruscan bronze-making workshops achieved

Iron works. View across the floor of an iron works where an iron-magnesium alloy is being made. Photographed at the Satka Ironworks, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Copper wire bales
Copper production. Bales of copper wire at a refinery. This copper has come from high grade recycled metal. Photographed at the Novgorod Metallurgical Plant, Russia

Copper rod production
Copper production. A long rod of hot copper being shaped at a refinery. This copper has come from high grade recycled metal

Titanium forgings. View of parts made from titanium destined for use by Boeing aircraft. Titanium is a metal with low density but high strength

Scanner for characterising surfaces
Nanoscale engineering. View of a NanoScan device, used to characterise the surface of a material on a tiny scale. The scanner can measure the surface shape

Etruscan Warrior, Mars of Todi
Etruscan warrior (Mars of Todi). Detail from a hollow-cast bronze statue 141 cm. high. Dating from the 4th century BC it was found in Montesanto, near Todi

Chinese tripod bronze vessel from the Shang dynasty, 1600-1045 BC. Bronze artifacts dating from more than 3 000 years ago have been found in China. Bronze work flourished during the Shang period

Etruscan gold fibula (brooch) found in the tomb of a wealthy Etruscan woman at Cerveteri, Italy. It dates from the middle of the seventh century BC

Bronze Age Warriors
A foot soldier armed with a bronze hatchet and bronze spear and a horseman armed with a bronze sword, a bronze hatchet and sword- belt. The horse is decked with round bronze discs

Leonhard Thurneisser, German physician
Leonhard Thurneysser zum Thurn (1530-1596), German scholar. Thurneysser was born in Basel, the son of a goldsmith. He served his apprenticeship then went to university to study medicine

Native gold. Formations of native gold in a rock. This sample is from the Sheba gold mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Gold-copper alloy crystal
Gold-copper alloy, molecular model. Gold atoms are gold, copper atoms are red. The crystal lattice of this alloy has a face centred cubic (FCC) structure

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Pat Lyon, blacksmith, at the forge. Hand-colored woodcut

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Metallurgy, the ancient art of transforming raw metals into valuable and functional objects, has shaped civilizations throughout history. From the Iron Foundry captured by Peder Severin in 1885 to the Medieval goldsmith delicately crafting intricate designs, these glimpses into metallurgical practices transport us back in time. The St Louis World Fair of 1904 showcased the advancements made in metallurgy, while zinc production at Vieille Montagne factory in Saone-et-Loire during the mid-19th century demonstrated industrial progress. The factories at Le Creusot depicted on oil paintings from 1848 and 1855 reveal a bustling hub of innovation and productivity. One cannot overlook "The great forge of Fourchambault, " an emblematic representation of metallurgy's role during the Industrial Revolution. Tubal Cain, a legendary figure associated with metalworking since biblical times, symbolizes humanity's enduring fascination with manipulating metals for our benefit. ABRAHAM DARBY stands as an influential figure who revolutionized ironmaking techniques through his discovery of cast iron. His forge became a pivotal site where groundbreaking developments unfolded before our eyes. Preserving this rich heritage is crucial, as seen through Ronot press and sculptures housed within Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie. These artifacts serve as reminders not only of past achievements but also inspire future generations to push boundaries and explore new frontiers in metallurgical science. Metallurgy remains an integral part of human progress—bridging tradition with modernity—and continues to shape our world today.