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Metallurgists are material scientists who specialize in metals such as steel, aluminium, iron, copper etc.

• They also work with alloys to create other elements to create different types of materials. They are also known as material science engineers or metallurgical engineers.
• Metallurgical Engineers extract, refine and recycle metals. They solve problems such as reducing corrosion, maintaining heat levels and increasing the strength of the product.
• They help develop or improve metals that are used in healthcare, transportation, defense and entertainment industry.
• The three main branches of Metallurgical Engineering Course are physical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy and mineral processing.
• Metallurgical engineers can seek employment in metal and metal extraction companies.
• A metallurgical engineer can take up any of the following profiles like Researcher, Metallurgist, Welding Engineer, Plant Equipment Engineer, Ballistics Engineer, Quality Planning Engineer,etc.
• The pay is minimal 6 lakh but it does go up with experience.
• They scope of these Engineer is not very bright in countries like India.

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