This book elucidates the microstructure, transformation and properties of metallic materials by means of solid state physics and chemical thermodynamics. Experimental methods of physical metallurgy are also treated.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction; 2. Experimental methods for the physical examination of metals; 3. Microstructure and phase, grain and phase boundaries; 4. Solidification; 5. Thermodynamics of alloys; 6. Structure and theory of metallic phases; 7. Ordered arrangements of atoms; 8. Diffusion; 9. Precipitation; 10. Point defects, especially those created by quenching and irradiation; 11. Line defects-dislocations; 12. Plastic deformations, work hardening and fracture; 13. Martensitic transformations; 14. Alloy hardening; 15. Recrystallization.
