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Welcome to the Iron & Steel Society

As one of the technical Divisions of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining we exist to support the Iron and Steel Industry and related industries within the supply chain by providing a focus for the exchange of knowledge on all aspects of steel production, processing and applications. The Iron & Steel Society's activities encompass all professional, technical and educational aspects of the Steel Industry and whole supply chain.  Read our mission statement

News

Britain – nuclear island of opportunity?

Torness will be one of the last exisiting UK nuclear sites to produce electricity. Image courtesy of British Energy
The prospect of a nuclear renaissance in the UK has resulted in a closer look at its supply chain capability. Katherine Williams reports
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Linking the supply chain

Software that may help manufacturers and product designers, reduce the costs and CO2 emissions associated with transporting and storing goods is said to have been used for the first time by a major UK retailer on beverage packaging.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

A Great Night at the Museum

The South Wales Materials Association holds it's Annual Dinner 2010 at Swansea Waterfront Museum. Guest speaker is Dr Phil Clements, Director of New Product Development for Tata Steel Europe.

South Wales Materials Association, 29 Jul 2010
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Features

Taking the temperature - nanofluids for quenching

The effects of nanofluids on heat transfer and treatment.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Jun 2010

Fuelling a change - wood for iron and steel

Rows of Mallee trees growing in Western Australian wheat fields
Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is investigating to potential of wood for renewable fuel.
Wood Focus Magazine, 21 Apr 2010

Off the wall - energy savings in refractories

Application of Emi-coat on a large batch gas fired steel reheating furnace at Sheffield Forgemasers
Wall coatings can be used to provide energy savings in refractories.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Feb 2010
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Events

9th International Stainless And Special Steel

07 Sep 2010 - 09 Sep 2010, Rome, ITALY

8th China International Coking Technology and Coke Market Congress

08 Sep 2010 - 10 Sep 2010, Chengdu, CHINA
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Jobs

Materials & Processes Data Product Developers - Granta Design

£22-32k, Cambridge

Opportunities in a company leading the materials information technology market

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