There are certain key alloys, stainless steels, nickel alloys and low alloy steels that are of paramount importance to the power generation, petrochemical and oil and gas industries. In one fully comprehensive guide, The alloy tree addresses the significance of such alloys and their role in these fundamental industries.The book begins with a short introduction and a master flow diagram, the “alloy tree , which shows the interrelationship between the main alloy groups. This is followed by ten chapters, each describing how stainless steels, nickel alloys and some low alloy steels have evolved from plain carbon steel. Adopting a narrative style, each chapter explains the background, development, key properties and applications of the alloy type. Abbreviations, specifications, product forms, alloying costs and types of corrosion are covered in the extensive appendices and a full bibliography and sources of further information conclude the book.The alloy tree is an important reference for Metallurgists and Materials Engineers and for those mechanical and chemical engineers who have an interest in the alloys used in their industries. Illustrates the inter-relationship between the main alloy groups Traces the evolution and development of key alloys Comprehensive guide that looks at stainless steels, nickel alloys and low alloy steels and their role in the power generation, petrochemical and oil and gas industries

There are certain key alloys, stainless steels, nickel alloys, and low alloy steels that are of paramount importance to the power generation, petrochemical, and oil and gas industries. Addressing the significance of such alloys and their role in these fundamental industries, The Alloy Tree includes the following key features: * a short introduction and a master flow diagram that shows the interrelationship between the main alloy groups * a detailed exploration of how stainless steels, nickel alloys, and some low alloy steels have evolved from plain carbon steel * an explanation in each chapter of the background, development, key properties, and applications of the alloy type covered.

ONE OF A FOUR-BOOK COLLECTION SPOTLIGHTING CLASSIC ARTICLES Original research findings and reviews spanning all aspectsof the science and technology of casting Since 1971, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society haspublished the Light Metals proceedings. Highlighting some ofthe most important findings and insights reported over the pastfour decades, this volume features the best original researchpapers and reviews on cast shop science and technology for aluminumproduction published in Light Metals from 1971 to 2011. Papers have been divided into ten subject sections for ease ofaccess. Each section has a brief introduction and a list ofrecommended articles for researchers interested in exploring eachsubject in greater depth. Only 12 percent of the cast shop science and technology papersever published in Light Metals were chosen for this volume.Selection was based on a rigorous review process. Among the papers,readers will find landmark original research findings and expertreviews summarizing current thinking on key topics at the time ofpublication. From basic research to industry standards to advancedapplications, the articles published in this volume collectivelyrepresent a complete overview of cast shop science and technology,supporting the work of students, researchers, and engineers aroundthe world.

Direct-chill casting is the major production route for wrought aluminium and magnesium alloys that are later deformed (rolled, extruded, forged) to the final products. To aid in this process, this book provides comprehensive coverage on topics such as the history of process development in this field, industrial applications, including vertical and horizontal casting, melt preparation, fundamentals of solidification in DC casting, and more. The first book targeted for the industrial researcher and practitioner, it pulls together the practice and process of physics with the goal of improving process performance.

This book should be a valuable reference for experienced metallurgists, mechanical engineers, and students seeking a practical technical introduction to metallurgy. Contents are based on lectures designed for undergraduate students in mechanical engineering, and the book is an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of applied metallurgy. The book also contains numerous graphs, tables, and explanations that can prove useful even for experienced metallurgists and researchers. Contents cover both the fundamental and applied aspects of metallurgy. The first half of the book covers the basic principles of metallurgy, the behavior of crystalline materials, and the underlying materials concepts related to the mechanical properties of metals. The second half focuses on applied physical metallurgy. This includes coverage of the metallurgy of common alloys systems such as carbon steels, alloyed steels, cast iron, and nonferrous alloys.Contents include: Introduction to Physical Metallurgy The Atomic Structure of Materials Fundamentals of Crystal Structure Basic Rules of Crystallization Imperfections in Crystalline Solids Mechanical Properties of Single-Phase Metallic Materials Metallic Alloys Equilibrium Crystallization of Iron-Carbon Alloys Non-Equilibrium Crystallization of Iron-Carbon Alloys Plain Carbon Steels Alloyed Steels Cast Iron Nonferrous Metals and Alloys.