Metals technology / metallurgy

Stress corrosion cracking is a major problem in light water nuclear reactors, whether pressurised water reactors (PWRs) or boiling water reactors (BWRs).

Metal dusting is a form of corrosion involving the disintegration of metals and alloys into a dust of graphite and metal particles when exposed to a carburizing atmosphere.

Corrosion in ageing refinery plant presents a serious safety hazard.

The corrosion of carbon steels in amine units used for gas treatment in refining operations is a major problem for the petrochemical industry.

Copper and aluminium alloys are widely used in marine engineering in areas such as pipelines, storage tanks, ships' hulls and cladding for offshore structures.

A concise and accessible guide to the knowledge required to fulfil the role of a welding inspector.

Maraging steels are high-strength steels combined with good toughness.

Given their growing importance in the aerospace, automotive, sports and medical sectors, modelling the microstructure and properties of titanium and its alloys is a vital part of research into the development of new applications.

Corrosion control in the aerospace industry has always been important, but is becoming more so with the ageing of the aircraft fleet.

The response of cells to biomaterials is critical in medical devices.

Weld cracks are unacceptable defects that can compromise the integrity of welded structures.

Shape memory alloys are suitable for a wide range of biomedical applications, such as dentistry, bone repair and cardiovascular stents.

A new edition of a well established and respected textbook from an author who is a recognised authority in this field.

MIC (microbiologically influenced corrosion) is the deterioration of metal by corrosion processes that occur either directly or indirectly as a result of the activity of living organisms.

During the last decade the engineering applications for nickel and chromium coatings have gained in importance.

An authoritative source of reference on every aspect of thermal welding and associated cutting processes.

This looseleaf manual provides a wealth of information on an industry that, until recently, was highly secretive.

Mechanochemical processing is a novel and cost effective method of producing a wide range of nanopowders.

The growing use of light alloys in industries such as aerospace, sports equipment and biomedical devices is driving research into surface engineering technologies to enhance their properties for the desired end use.

This book is chiefly concerned with the conventional fusion welding processes and their problems and will be of value to practical welding engineers, inspectors and metallurgists.

The use of tubular, or as it is often known, flux-cored wire has grown dramatically in the last thirty years.

Versatility, speed and low cost make wet-stick welding an attractive method for use in underwater repair and construction.

The book describes the results of over 20 years research completed this year at one of the world's premier consumable manufacturers and aimed at improving the properties of MMA electrodes for high quality applications.

Enables the reader both to understand and to use, in a practical manner, laser welding.

The welding of tubes is an essential requirement in the fabrication of components in many industries.

An updated, revised and expanded version of Professor Burdekin's earlier work of the same title, this book explains this branch of thermal engineering in clear, practical terms.

The key to avoidance of fatigue, which is the main cause of service failures, is good design.

Translated from the German, this is a practical book for engineers which explains the trials, development and manufacturing processes involved in electron beam welding.

Two very successful conferences - in Glasgow and Beaune - were held on duplex stainless steels during the first half of the '90s.

A practical 'how to do it' book written with the design and welding interface in mind.

There has long been a need for effective methods of measuring corrosion within light water nuclear reactors.

Understanding long term corrosion processes is critical in many areas, including archaeology and conservation.

The effective investigation of corrosion requires the use of methods that can probe material surfaces at the atomic or molecular level and can be used in situ.

The European Federation of Corrosion's Working Party on Surface Science and the Mechanisms of Corrosion and Protection (EFC WP6) has defined, as one of its objectives, the development of a reference material and reference guidelines for the application of electrochemical scanning tunnelling microscopy (EC-STM) in corrosion science.

Designed for geologists and engineers engaged specifically in the search for gold deposits of all types and as a reference for academics in higher schools of learning, Handbook of gold exploration and evaluation provides principles and detailed explanations that underpin the correct interpretation of day-to-day experience in the field.

Given the widespread use of reinforced concrete in infrastructure, understanding the corrosion of this material is of major importance.

First published in looseleaf format in 1993, Base Metals Handbook has been described as the bible of the metals trading community.

Direct strip casting is a continuous casting process for producing metallic sheet directly from the molten state that minimises the need for substantial secondary processing.

MIG (metal inert gas) welding, also known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW), is a key joining technology in manufacturing.

This is the third volume in a series which brings together a selection of the currently available lectures based on broad subject groupings.

Laser shock peening (LSP) is a relatively new surface treatment for metallic materials.

As product specifications become more demanding, manufacturers require steel with ever more specific functional properties.

Measurement techniques for characterisation of residual stress and distortion have improved significantly.

There have been a number of significant developments in welding technology.

Weld symbols on drawings was originally published in 1982 based on BS 499 (British Standards Institution 1980), ISO 2553 (International Standards Organisation 1979) and ANSI/AWS A2.

This handbook provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of welding technology as applied to large structures and process plant.

Corrosion causes permanent damage to metal surfaces and is a major global challenge, spanning numerous fields including industrial sectors, construction materials, and surface treatments for metallic cultural heritage preservation.

Corrosion causes permanent damage to metal surfaces and is a major global challenge, spanning numerous fields including industrial sectors, construction materials, and surface treatments for metallic cultural heritage preservation.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials constructed from metal ions/clusters and organic linkers, combining the merits of both organic and inorganic components.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials constructed from metal ions/clusters and organic linkers, combining the merits of both organic and inorganic components.