An introduction to metallurgy
This classic textbook has been reprinted to provide undergraduates with a broad overview of metallurgy from atomic theory, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics and crystal physics, to elasticity and plasticity.
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
| Published |
London :
Institute of Materials,
1995.
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| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Series | Book (Institute of Materials (London, England)) ;
no. 626. |
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| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 9781907625947 1907625941 9781621985211 1621985210 0901716936 9780901716934 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource (xii, 548 pages) : illustrations |
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Table of Contents:
- Prologue; The Atomic Nucleus; Atomic Structure; Chemical Bonding; Heat and Energy; Entropy and Free Energy; Free Energies of Metallic Compounds; Extraction of Metals; Electrochemical Extraction and Refining Processes; Extraction of Reactive and Refractory Metals; Iron and Steel Making; Kinetics of Metallurgical Reactions; Solids, Liquids and Solidification; Alloys; The Phase Diagram; Ternary Phase Diagrams; Metal Crystals-I Periodicity; Metal Crystals-II Directionality; Metal Crystals-III Energies and Processes; Heat-Treatment of Alloys; Mechanical Properties; Plastic Working.
- Oxidation and CorrosionElectronic Structure and Properties; Properties and Uses; Index.