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Oriented Basic Research in the Metals Industry

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Oriented basic research is not a luxury, but is of immediate concern to all industry for the sake of self-preservation. This article discusses the objectives, types, reasons, and conditions for productive basic research in the metals industry.

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  1. basic research and applied physics sections, research div., Crucible Steel Co. of America, Pittsburgh, USA

    Bani R. Banerjee (member of AIME, supervisor)

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Banerjee, B.R. Oriented Basic Research in the Metals Industry. JOM 14, 920–923 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03378206

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