The new Second Edition of Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist focuses on the core principles and practices of metallurgy. From the basic concepts of metal structure, the applied aspects of metallurgy are described with vivid illustrations and clear explanations. Readers novice or others will get a solid foundation and understanding of the basics in the many areas of metallurgy. This is THE ultimate one-stop resource available for anyone working with metals.
300+ illustrations with many new figures and color images
Table of Contents
Metallurgy for the Non-metallurgist, 2nd Edition
1 The Accidental Birth of a No-Name Alloy
2 Structure of Metals and Alloys
3 Mechanical Properties and Strengthening Mechanisms
4 Discovering Metals: A Historical Overview
5 Modern Alloy Production
6 Fabrication of Metal Products
7 Testing and Inspection: The Quest for Quality
8 Steel Products and Properties
9 Heat Treatment of Steel
10 Cast Irons
11 Tool Steels
12 Stainless Steels
13 Nonferrous Metals: A Variety of Possibilities
14 Heat Treatment of Nonferrous Alloys
15 Coping With Corrosion
16 The Mechanical Durability of Metals and Alloys
--ASM International
Detailed Topics
Metallurgy for the Non-metallurgist, 2nd Edition
1 The Accidental Birth of a No-Name Alloy
Turning Points in Technology
The Foundations of Innovation
Continuing Material Innovations
2 Structure of Metals and Alloys
Profile of the Atom
Bonding Between Atoms
Crystal Structures and Defects
Diffusion
Solid Solutions
Allotropy of Iron
Melting
Solidification Structures
Equilibrium Phase Diagrams
3 Mechanical Properties and Strengthing Mechanisms
Mechanical Properties
Solid-Solution Strengthening
Effect of Grain Size
Cold Work
Back To Dr. Wilm s Mystery
4 Discovering Metals: A Historical Overview
Native Metals
The Bronze Age
Making Metals Extractive Practices
Iron
Discovery of Modern Metals
Refining of Metals
5 Modern Alloy Production
Introduction
Melting Methods
Solidification Processes
Ingot casting
Continuous Casting
Shape Casting
6 Fabrication of Metal Products
Deformation processes
Powder Metallurgy
Machining
Welding and Joining
7 Testing and Inspection: The Quest for Quality
Metallography
Hardness Testing
Mechanical Testing
Nondestructive Testing
8 Steel Products and Properties
Classifications of Steels
Carbon Steels
Alloy Steels
Alloying Elements in Steels
Strength and Toughness
Corrosion
Physical Properties of Steel
Steel Selection in Automotive Exhausts
9 Heat Treatment of Steel
The Iron-Carbon System
Common Phases in Steel
Critical Temperatures and Transformation Diagrams
Annealing and Normalizing
Types of Annealing Treatments
Furnace Heating and Induction Heating
Hardening and Tempering
Cold Treating of Steel
Case Hardening
Heat Treating Equipment
10 Cast Irons
Classification of Cast Irons
Gray Iron
Ductile Iron
Malleable Iron
Compacted Graphite Iron
High-Alloy Irons
11 Tool Steels
Classification of Tool Steels
Wrought Tool Steels
Powder Metallurgy Tools Steels
Heat treatment of Tools Steels
Machining and Grinding of Tool Steels
12 Stainless Steels
Classification of Stainless Steels
Ferritic Stainless Steels
Austenitic Stainless Steels
Duplex Stainless Steels
Martensitic Stainless Steels
Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steels
13 Nonferrous Metals: A Variety of Possibilities
Light Metals (Al, Be, Mg, Ti)
Corrosion Resistant Alloys (Al, Cu, Ni, Ti)
Superalloys
Refractory Metals (Mo, Nb, Re, Ta, W)
Low-melting point metals ( --ASM International
Detailed Topics
Metallurgy for the Non-metallurgist, 2nd Edition
1 The Accidental Birth of a No-Name Alloy
Turning Points in Technology
The Foundations of Innovation
Continuing Material Innovations
2 Structure of Metals and Alloys
Profile of the Atom
Bonding Between Atoms
Crystal Structures and Defects
Diffusion
Solid Solutions
Allotropy of Iron
Melting
Solidification Structures
Equilibrium Phase Diagrams
3 Mechanical Properties and Strengthing Mechanisms
Mechanical Properties
Solid-Solution Strengthening
Effect of Grain Size
Cold Work
Back To Dr. Wilm s Mystery
4 Discovering Metals: A Historical Overview
Native Metals
The Bronze Age
Making Metals Extractive Practices
Iron
Discovery of Modern Metals
Refining of Metals
5 Modern Alloy Production
Introduction
Melting Methods
Solidification Processes
Ingot casting
Continuous Casting
Shape Casting
6 Fabrication of Metal Products
Deformation processes
Powder Metallurgy
Machining
Welding and Joining
7 Testing and Inspection: The Quest for Quality
Metallography
Hardness Testing
Mechanical Testing
Nondestructive Testing
8 Steel Products and Properties
Classifications of Steels
Carbon Steels
Alloy Steels
Alloying Elements in Steels
Strength and Toughness
Corrosion
Physical Properties of Steel
Steel Selection in Automotive Exhausts
9 Heat Treatment of Steel
The Iron-Carbon System
Common Phases in Steel
Critical Temperatures and Transformation Diagrams
Annealing and Normalizing
Types of Annealing Treatments
Furnace Heating and Induction Heating
Hardening and Tempering
Cold Treating of Steel
Case Hardening
Heat Treating Equipment
10 Cast Irons
Classification of Cast Irons
Gray Iron
Ductile Iron
Malleable Iron
Compacted Graphite Iron
High-Alloy Irons
11 Tool Steels
Classification of Tool Steels
Wrought Tool Steels
Powder Metallurgy Tools Steels
Heat treatment of Tools Steels
Machining and Grinding of Tool Steels
12 Stainless Steels
Classification of Stainless Steels
Ferritic Stainless Steels
Austenitic Stainless Steels
Duplex Stainless Steels
Martensitic Stainless Steels
Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steels
13 Nonferrous Metals: A Variety of Possibilities
Light Metals (Al, Be, Mg, Ti)
Corrosion Resistant Alloys (Al, Cu, Ni, Ti)
Superalloys
Refractory Metals (Mo, Nb, Re, Ta, W)
Low-melting point metals (Bi, In, Pb, Sn, Zn)
Reactive Metals (Hf, Ti, Zr)
Precious Metals
Rare Earth Metals
Metalloids (Semimetals)
Special Purpose Metals and Alloys
14 Heat Treatment of Nonferrous Alloys
Aluminum Alloys
Cobalt
Copper
Magnesium
Nickel
Titanium
15 Coping With Corrosion
The Mechanism of Corrosion
The Corrosion Potentials of Metals
The Forms of Corrosion
Corrosion Control
16 The Mechanical Durability of Metals and Alloys
Ductile Fracture
Brittle Fracture and Embrittlement
Fatigue Fracture
The Many Faces of Wear
Rupture and Temperature Effects
17 The Material Selection Process
Property Interrelationships
Fabricability
Materials Specifications --ASM International
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