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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Cottrell, Alan, 1919-2012
Corporate Author Institute of Materials (London, England)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London : Institute of Materials, 1995.
Edition2nd ed.
SeriesBook (Institute of Materials (London, England)) ; no. 626.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781907625947
1907625941
9781621985211
1621985210
0901716936
9780901716934
Physical Description1 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.