What is tantalum?

This is video from Sawblade University describes Tantalum and its heat treatment. Tantalum is an exotic metal commonly used in the healthcare industry. It is hard, dense, and ductile, but also easily machined – a rarity when it comes to exotic metals.

AI: The Next Manhattan Project

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming everything from national security to scientific research. This video explores how Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is leading the charge with decades of AI experience, cutting-edge supercomputing, and a new National Security AI Office driving innovation across government, industry, and academia. Courtesy of LANL.

One Minute Mentor: Transformation behavior of Austenite

The transformation behavior of retained austenite in M2 steel was examined under varying tempering conditions. The steel was initially subjected to interrupted quenching at 105 °C (225 °F), a process that elevated the retained austenite content to approximately 55 vol %, compared to the typical 25 vol % observed after direct quenching to room temperature. This was followed by […]