Physical Metallurgy [Paperback]

Peter Haasen (Author), B. L. Mordike (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521559251 | ISBN-13: 978-0521559256 | Publication Date: April 26, 1996 | Edition: 3

Physical Metallurgy describes the microstructure, transformation and properties of metallic materials using solid state physics and chemical thermodynamics. The author also treats experimental methods of physical metallurgy. The third edition includes new sections on the permeation of hydrogen in metals, the Landau theory of martensitic transformation, and order hardening and plasticity of intermetallics. The author has brought numerous other sections up to date in the light of new developments such as scanning tunneling microscopy, CALPHAD-method, diffusion in glasses, DIGM, and recrystallization. His clear and concise coverage of a remarkably wide range of topics will appeal both to physics students at the threshold of their metallurgical careers and to metallurgists who are interested in the physical foundation of their field.

Editorial Reviews

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How does one review The Bible? The editors, R.W. Cahn and P. Haasen, have succeeded in producing the Physical Metallurgy equivalent. This is the third revision of the famous work and it represents a major extension to the previous edition with at least 50% more material crammed into two very substantial volumes. It is really impossible to do justice to the many fine contributions that are collected together here... . This work must surely have wide appeal. No serious academic or research worker in fields connected with physical metallurgy should be without these volumes... .
Contemporary Physics
It will be a very useful source for both graduate students and experienced research workers who require an overview of fields comparatively new to them.
Crystal Research and Technology
Considering the exactness and extent of the contents, this work represents an advanced textbook, and, at the same time, a suitable handbook for University.
Metallic Materials
Physical Metallurgy will become a standard work within its field and can be recommended to everyone active in this area.
Trans Tech S.A.
Manuel Elices Calafat
These classic works are model references. One can imitate them, but not improve them. Rarely has the author of a classic piece of work, the time, energy and imagination to revise and improve it. Robert W. Cahn has managed to do this and has presented us with a new revised and bigger edition of his classic Physical Metallurgy.
Libros, Revista de Metalurgia, Informes de la Construccion
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Text: English, German (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 440 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 3 edition (April 26, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521559251
• ISBN-13: 978-0521559256
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,282,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a FANTASTIC reference text, November 17, 2004

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This review is from: Physical Metallurgy (Paperback)

One look through the index will show you all you want to know. Check out this list of random buzz words from metallurgy and physics:Phonon Spectra, Rutherford backscattering, Spinodal decomposition, TEM bright field imaging, magnetic susceptibility, Kikuchi patterns, Phase diagrams, Van der Waals bond...

Isn't that great? For anybody doing any sort of work related to metallurgy, this text represents an excellent source for information that is general enough for daily use, but specific enough to be useful. Every chapter is very well written and can stand alone without the rest of the text. There are several volumes to this text, I believe, so be sure to find all of them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best physical metallurgy books ever, August 25, 2009

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Y. Lee (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Physical Metallurgy (Paperback)

This is based on the 3rd edition paperback book, NOT the multi-volume series.

What can I say, I think this is one of the best books for teaching yourself physical metallurgy. It is a very very good introduction.

1. It is cheaper than most other texts.
2. It mentions pretty much all of the important principles, but keeps it pretty short (only 402 pages of text).
3. It is well written and easy to understand, provided you have some background in materials science.
4. It is designed to be read in any order you like. Each section will tell you what other sections you should have already read.

The only downside is that it is old and only available in paperback. The author passed away in 93 right after finishing the 3rd edition. We will have to wait for somebody else to come along and write a new and/or updated book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Advanced and comprehensive, June 18, 2009

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This review is from: Physical Metallurgy, Fourth Edition (Three Volume Set) (Hardcover)

Some of the other reviews given here are of Physical Metallurgy by Peter Haasen, which is a single volume, 375-page metallurgy textbook. Amazon is lumping the reviews of this single volume text together with a three volume, 3000-page, virtual encyclopedia edited by Robert W. Cahn and Peter Haasen. My review is of the three-volume set.

This is an advanced text, in three volumes, made up of 32 authoritative articles. It is the fourth edition of a series began in 1960's, which can fairly be considered as the bible of physical metallurgy. This book is very comprehensive, covering all aspects of physical metallurgy, i.e., crystal structure, microstructure, metallurgical thermodynamics, alloys, phase diagrams, phase transformations, diffusion, dislocation theory, solidification, sintering, mechanical properties, metal fatigue, fracture and other topics, including a metallurgists guide to polymers. (The polymer section, while not metallurgy, falls under the topic of materials selection, which is often covered in metallurgy texts.) The only areas that are not covered are those, such as electronic properties, which are generally classed as solid-state physics. This book (the fourth edition) presents a comprehensive view of physical metallurgy as of the mid 1990's, with articles written by experts in their subspecialties. They are advanced and are suitable for practicing metallurgists and graduate students. Each is in effect a 100-page advanced textbook. The book is a great reference source and each section could be used as an advanced course text. However, I think that this series of three volumes is too advanced and detailed for those who only want a brief overview of physical metallurgy.

I think that the very high price for these three volumes requires some comment. In effect, one is getting 32 short textbooks and on that basis the price is not exorbitant. Many of the chapter authors have written texts on the same subject as their chapter. Many of these books, while generally longer, are priced in the range of $100. If you want this series primarily for a single subject, say, metallurgical thermodynamics or metal fatigue you would probably be better off buying a text on that subject. Buying the whole series makes sense for a library or for the business use of several employees.