The stated tonnage of molten metal in the ladle obtained by melting in the furnace or the melting time required to obtain such a tonnage.
(1) An opaque, shiny elementary substance that is a good heat and electrical conductor and, when polished, exhibits good light reflection. Most metals are malleable and ductile and have a higher density than other elementary substances. (2) Structurally, metals differ from nonmetals in their interatomic bonds and electron potential. Metal …