Light Alloys,
Edition 5
Metallurgy of the Light Metals
By Ian Polmear, David StJohn, Ph.D., Jian-Feng Nie and Ma Qian, Ph.D.
Publication Date:
29 Mar 2017
Description
Light Alloys: From Traditional Alloys to Nanocrystals, Fifth Edition, covers the materials science, properties, manufacturing processes, and applications of key engineering metals in a single accessible volume. As use of these metals is now more widespread than ever, with routine use in motor vehicles and aircraft, this book includes materials characteristics and applications, heat treatment properties, fabrication, microstructure/property relationships, new applications, and processes.
Key Features
- Provides a definitive, single volume overview on the light alloys
- Presents new material on the processing, characteristics, and applications of these essential metals
- Covers the latest applications and processes in the auto and aero industries
About the author
By Ian Polmear, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and Honorary Fellow of the British Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining; David StJohn, Ph.D., School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland, Australia; Jian-Feng Nie, Professor of Materials Science, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Australia and Ma Qian, Ph.D., School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
Table of Contents
1. The Light Metals
- Abstract
- 1.1 General Introduction
- 1.2 Production of Aluminium
- 1.3 Production of Magnesium
- 1.4 Production of Titanium
- Further Reading
2. Physical Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys
- Abstract
- 2.1 Work Hardening and Annealing
- 2.2 Principles of Age Hardening
- 2.3 Ageing Processes
- 2.4 Corrosion
- 2.5 Mechanical Behaviour
- Further Reading
3. Casting of Light Alloys
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Solidification of Light Alloys
- 3.3 Grain Refinement
- 3.4 Castability
- 3.5 Casting Processes
- 3.6 New Casting Processes
- 3.7 Joining
- Further Reading
4. Wrought Aluminium Alloys
- Abstract
- 4.1 Production of Wrought Alloys
- 4.2 Designation of Alloys and Tempers
- 4.3 Non-heat-treatable Alloys
- 4.4 Heat-treatable Alloys
- 4.5 Joining
- 4.6 Special Products
- Further Reading
5. Cast Aluminium Alloys
- Abstract
- 5.1 Designation, Temper, and Characteristics of Cast Aluminium Alloys
- 5.2 Alloys Based on the Aluminium–Silicon System
- 5.3 Alloys Based on the Aluminium–Copper System
- 5.4 Aluminium–Magnesium Alloys
- 5.5 Aluminium–Zinc–Magnesium Alloys
- Further Reading
6. Magnesium Alloys
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction to Alloying Behavior
- 6.2 Alloy Designations and Tempers
- 6.3 Zirconium-Free Casting Alloys
- 6.4 Zirconium-Containing Casting Alloys
- 6.5 Wrought Magnesium Alloys
- 6.6 Electrochemical Aspects
- 6.7 Fabrication of Components
- 6.8 Trends in Applications
- Further Reading
7. Titanium Alloys
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 a-Alloys
- 7.3 a-ß Alloys
- 7.4 ß-alloys
- 7.5 Fabrication
- 7.6 Titanium Alloy Castings
- 7.7 Engineering Performance
- 7.8 Applications of Titanium Alloys
- Further Reading
8. Novel Materials and Processing Methods
- Abstract
- 8.1 Composites
- 8.2 Metallic Foams
- 8.3 Rapid Solidification Processing
- 8.4 Quasicrystals
- 8.5 Amorphous Alloys
- 8.6 Mechanical Alloying
- 8.7 Physical Vapor Deposition
- 8.8 Nanophase Alloys
- 8.9 Titanium Aluminides
- 8.10 Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing
- Further Reading
Book details
ISBN:
9780080994314
Page Count: 544
Retail Price
:
£110.00
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Audience
Reference text for senior undergraduates and postgraduates in materials sciences and physical metallurgy. Materials engineers, metallurgists and engineers in industry, in particular in the automotive, aero and industrial components sectors
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