Metals

Here are some selected links you might like to try.

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Aluminium Federation (ALFED)
ALFED is the trade association representing the UK aluminium industry.
http://www.alfed.org.uk/page.asp?node=1&dec=Home|

aluSELECT
aluSELECT is a computer-based reference database provided by the European Aluminium Association, containing technical information on the most widely used aluminium alloys. This freely accessible web-site allows the user to obtain information about the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of aluminium alloys.
http://aluminium.matter.org.uk/aluselect/|

Brass
Run by the Copper Development Association, Brass has information for specifiers, designers, engineers and manufacturers.
http://www.copperinfo.co.uk/alloys/brass/|

British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA)
BSSA promotes and develops the use of stainless steel by U.K. manufacturers and end users and provides technical support and advice on stainless steel and its applications.
http://www.bssa.org.uk/|

Cast Metals Federation (CMF)
CMF is the single trade body for the UK casting industry. Includes an enquiry service.
http://www.castmetalsfederation.com/home.asp|

Copper Development Association (CDA)
The Copper Development Association is a non-trading organisation sponsored by copper producers and fabricators to encourage the use of copper and copper alloys and to promote their correct and efficient applications. The site includes comprehensive FAQs on the use of copper and its alloys, with links to CDA publications.
http://www.copperinfo.co.uk/|

Galvanizers Association (GA)
The Galvanizers Association provides authoritative information and advice on hot dip galvanizing. The site provides information on galvanizing and its uses, including specifying hot dip galvanizing, corrosion performance, and sustainable construction.
http://www.galvanizing.org.uk/|

International Aluminium Institute (IAI)
The IAI is the global forum of aluminium producers dedicated to the development and wider use of aluminium as a competitive and uniquely valuable material. Includes information on the history, production and use of aluminium.
http://www.world-aluminium.org/|

International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG)
ILZSG is an intergovernmental organisation which regularly brings together twenty-eight member countries in an international forum to exchange information on lead and zinc. Includes statistics, links, and details of publications.
http://www.ilzsg.org/static/home.aspx|

International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF)
Information on stainless steel and its use, comprising a stainless steel document repository from a variety of sources, training/education facilities, contact details for all ISSF members, and a general 'What is Stainless Steel' page. The repository comprises Applications (consumer and investment goods), Products and Properties, Design and Fabrication, Processes and Production, and Health and Environment.
http://www.worldstainless.org/|

International Titanium Association
Includes a great deal of information on titanium and its alloys.
http://www.titanium.org/|

International Zinc Association (IZA)
The IZA is a non-profit organization that represents the world zinc industry. Includes facts and figures about zinc, applications for zinc, its environmental impact, and an extensive guide to zinc.
http://www.iza.com/|

MetSkill
MetSkill (Metals Industry Skills and Performance) is the strategic skills body for the UK metals industries.
http://www.metskill.co.uk/|

MetSteel.com
Internet portal for the UK steel and metal industry that provides a steel and metal business directory, services database, job zone, trade zone, forum, events diary, and publications for sale.
http://www.metsteel.com/|

Steelonthenet.com
International steel industry news, information services and statistics.
http://www.steelonthenet.com/|

Tin Technology
Tin Technology is a membership-based organisation involved in research, development, and marketing of tin based technologies.
http://www.tintechnology.com/|

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