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This book explains the metallurgy of steel and its heat treatment for non-metallurgists. It starts from simple concepts_beginning at the level of high-school chemisty classes_and building to more complex concepts involved in heat treatment of most all types of steel as well as cast iron. This book is THE practicle primer on steel metallurgy for those who heat, forge, or machine steel. ... Read more

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This book was originally free on the web. Some coloured diagrams and additional information have been added to the paper version.
It is dense. You have to maintain concentration not to miss something or alternatively read it several times. Everything is well explained though - so there are no pre-requisites required before you can understand.
The occasional diagram may be labelled wrong - an extra challenge to make sure you are concentrating. Lots of diagrams, but often not on the same page as the text.
There is a subtle bias towards knife makers as an audience.
A great place to start to really understand steel, but it may not include all the information you need e.g very little information on Nickel as an alloying element. ... Read more

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Extractive Metallurgy of Molybdenum provides an up-to-date, comprehensive account of the extraction and process metallurgy fields of molybdenum. The book covers the history of metallurgy of molybdenum from its beginnings to the present day. Topics discussed include molybdenum properties and applications, pyrometallurgy of molybdenum, hydrometallurgy of molybdenum, electrometallurgy of molybdenum, and a survey of molybdenum resources and processing. The book will be a useful reference for metallurgists, materials scientists, researchers, and students. It will also be an indispensable guide for world producers, processors, and traders of molybdenum. ... Read more

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This comprehensive technical reference provides an overview of aqueous metallurgy and its applications in mineral processing operations. The text presents the physicochemical principles of various water-based processes, including interfacial phenomena, hydrometallurgy, and metallurgical kinetics.Written as a text for college- and graduate-level instruction, the book presents the fundamental principles of water-based metallurg and includes review questionsand answers for each chapter. It is a valuable reference for those studying mineral processing, resource recovery, and the corrosion of metals and alloys. The book also offers a practical reference for environmental and chemical engineers, chemists, and mineral processing engineers who are responsible for mineral processing plant design and operations. ... Read more

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An account of the wartime reserach and development of plutonium metallurgy at Los Alamos National Laboratory (then Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory).Much of the material remained classified until Hammel was able to obtain permission for de-classification. ... Read more

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An excellent text on physical metallurgy
This is an excellent text for an introduction to physical metallurgy. In its popularity it is perhaps second only to the famous text by Reed-Hill (now Reed-Hill and Abbaschian). Its coverge is limited compared to that of Reed-Hill (for example it doesn't contain chapters on creep and fracture). But the topicsdiscussed are usually at a higher standard than Reed-Hill. There are nice problems at the end of each chapters, most of them reasonably challenging. If you are connceted with physical metallurgy you should definitely get a copy of this book. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1861 edition by John Murray, London. ... Read more

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Required Reading for Archaeometallurginsts
John Percy may have died in 1889, but his influence in the world of metallurgy lives on. Percy published a series of books on the various metals (mining, manufacture, and processing). His volumes on the manufacture of iron and steel are crucial to an understanding of the history of ferrous metallurgy and still used today. This volume covers fuels (wood, peat, coal, charcoal, and coke), fire-clays and crucibles, copper, zinc, and brass. Hopefully his other works will also be reprinted. ... Read more

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STEELS provides a metallurgical understanding of commercial steel grades and the design, manufacturing and service requirements that govern their application.The properties of different steels are described, detailing the effect of composition, processing and heat treatment.Where appropriate an introduction is given to standard specifications and design codes provided on component manufacture and property requirements for successful service performance.

The book deals with steel products in some depth, in four chapters covering wide strip, structural steels, engineering and stainless steel grades.At the begining of each chapter an overview is given which details important features of the grades and a historical perspective of their development.Also featured are up to date information on steel prices and specifications.

David Llewellyn has over thirty years experience in the steel industry and is currently lecturing in the Materials Engineering Department at University College Swansea.

'..the book unfolds into an easily readable and a valuable source of highly relevant and contemporary information on steels' - METALS AND MATERIALS
'.. a high quality product from all points of view' - INSTITUTE OF METALS AND MATERIALS AUSTRALASIA features up to date information on steel prices and specifications.

STEELS provides a metallurgical understanding of the commercial steel grades and the design, manufacturing and service requirements that govern their application.The properties of different steels are described, detailing the effect of composition, processing and heat treatment.Where appropriate an introduction is given to standard specifications and design codes provided on component manufacture and property requirements for successful service performance.

The book deals with steel products in some depth, in four chapters covering wide strip, structural steels, engineering and stainless steel grades.At the begining of each chapter an overview is given which details important features of the grades and a historical perspective of their development.Also featured are up to date information on steel prices and specifications.

David Llewellyn has over thirty years experience in the steel industry and is currently lecturing in the Materials Engineering Department at University College Swansea.

'..the book unfolds into an easily readable and a valuable source of highly relevant and contemporary information on steels' - METALS AND MATERIALS
'.. a high quality product from all points of view' - INSTITUTE OF METALS AND MATERIALS AUSTRALASIA ... Read more

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This highly successful text has been thoroughly revised to provide an up-to-date overview of the essential features of the metallurgy of aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys. The emphasis remains on manufacturing processes and applications - areas in which there have been significant advances in recent years. The extraction of each metal is considered briefly, followed by its casting characteristics and alloying behaviour. Sections on heat treatment properties, fabrication and major applications have been expanded to give a more comprehensive coverage of the subject.Particular attention is paid to microstructure/property relationships and the role of the individual alloying elements.

This succint and informative introduction to the physical metallurgy of light alloys will be essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in metallurgy, materials, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. It will also prove invaluable to metallurgists and engineers in industry seeking to expand on their knowledge.

* The definitive overview.
* Succinct and informative.
* Well illustrated. ... Read more

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Heavy words about Light metals in a low weight format.
A thoroughly digestible treatise on the subject of the light metals. Polmear's style keeps it relevant, concise and up to date. I bought the book for its section on Titanium, but the other sections, particularlythose dealing with aluminium and magnesium, show an excellent balance ofgood theory and commercial application. Also pleasing to see is the 'rightamount' of background information given in the right places. Five stars itcertainly deserves. If you deal with light metals, it also deserves a placeon your bookshelf. ... Read more

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Older very nice book
This is an older book on metallurgy and does not contain info on some of the more "modern" techniques but this book excels at explaining the "what really happens" in very understandable language.

For example, while hunting for info to do some induction heat treating on my parts I have read 3-4 books on induction heating ... but the knowledge was less than forthcoming - I found some starting recipes etc but so what.
I read this book and now that I really understand an isothermal transformation diagram and how to apply it to heat treating so I now understand why things work as they do and what to optimize etc.
Now I can make intelligent tradeoffs on the inductive heating frequency vs. the quenching techniques vs. the type of steel etc.

If you want recipes look at other books but if you want fundamental knowledge then this is a very approachable starting point.

FYI - I am an entrepreneur / engineer with no formal background in ME. ... Read more

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In this volume, Sandra Blakely considers technological myths and rituals associated with ancient Greek daimones, who made metal; and African rituals in which iron plays a central role. Noting the rich semantic web of associations that has connected metallurgy to magic, birth, kingship, autochthony, and territorial possession in both Greek and African cultures, Blakely examines them together in order to cast light on the Greek demons, which are only fragmentarily preserved and which have often been equated to general types of smithing gods. Her comparison demonstrates that these demons are more sophisticated and ritually useful than has been previously acknowledged. This book provides new insights into the position of technology in Greek myth. Providing a new methodology for the study of Greek religion, which uses comparative cultural material in a thoughtful and careful way, it helps close the fifty-year gap between the social sciences and Classical philology in the theoretical understanding and study of technological systems. ... Read more

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This new primer is a great introduction to the field of Powder Metallurgy.Those who are new to the field as well as seasoned professionals will benefit from this fresh look at the process and products of P/M.

The easy writing style of the authors makes this book as enjoyable as it is informational.Their years of expertise are brought to the reader in a personal and friendly manner that makes learning unavoidable! ... Read more

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With 175 pages of user-friendly information and over 75 photos and illustrations the "P/M Design Manual is more important than ever before.The third edition of this popular manual has been revised to include new sections on measurement and testing of P/M components, advanced materials and processes and completely updated tables, charts and standards.New case studies help you apply the practical principles of P/M design. ... Read more

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Welding Metallurgy and Weldability of Stainless Steels, the first book in over twenty years to address welding metallurgy and weldability issues associated with stainless steel, offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of these topics currently available. The authors emphasize fundamental metallurgical principles governing microstructure evolution and property development of stainless steels, including martensistic, ferric, austenitic, duplex, and precipitation hardening grades. They present a logical and well-organized look at the history, evolution, and primary uses of each stainless steel, including detailed descriptions of the associated weldability issues. ... Read more

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Very well prepared up to date book on stainless steels and their welding metall. and weldability
For me, this is the best up to date review book on stainless steels and especially about their welding metallurgy and weldability. The metallurgic mechanisms and the effects on weldability are very well explained. A wide range of technical people including students can use and understand the book easily. I have been reading Dr. Kotecki's Q&A part and Lippold's articles in Welding Journal for more than ten years, so have gathered some data from these parts of them also made me appreciate them. I guess there couldn't have been a better book nowadays about weldability of SSs also. ... Read more

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This E. & F. N. Spon title is now distributed by Routledge in the US and Canada ... Read more

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A classical text for underground excavation design
Prof. Hoek is probably currently the "master" of rock mechanics having not only invented many applied theories ( including Hoek-Brown criteria ) but also being a well known international consultant.
Therefore in this book you can find both the theoretical aspects and the practical applications.
I strongly suggest it for any professional involved in the field. ... Read more

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Need to recall properties of a rock or mineral on the fly? Or quickly convert to metric units in the field? When you're on a job site, you need answers fast. But answers don't always come easily, especially if your library of reference materials is back in the office.

Engineers are often called on to answer technical questions and solve problems while in the field. It's not always feasible to bring along the bulky reference materials needed to research engineering-related topics.

Now there's a simple solution. The SME Mining Reference Handbook is a practical field reference for mining and minerals engineers who spend time away from the office. With its comprehensive store of charts, graphs, tables, equations, and rules of thumb, the handbook is the essential technical reference for mobile mining professionals. It's also a convenient desk reference for in-office use.

To keep the handbook portable, content was carefully selected to include only the most relevant and widely used information. This distillation of vital technical data was culled from volumes of mining and engineering literature. Its compact size and durable cover make it a convenient resource, ideal for a briefcase, glove compartment, or personal bookshelf.

While written as a quick reference for experienced engineers, students and government practioners will also find it useful. ... Read more