This document provides an overview of metals and metal by-products. It discusses the extraction of metals from ores through processes like pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. Various properties of metals are outlined, including physical properties like conductivity and mechanical properties like strength. Common metals like iron, steel, aluminum and tin are described in terms of their composition, production, properties and uses. Potential defects in metal structures like dislocations and corrosion are also mentioned.