About the Book

The first book entirely dedicated to the topic emphasizes the relation between basic research and actual processing technologies. As such, it covers complex microstructures down to the nanometer scale, structure/property relationships and potential applications in key industries.

Contents

Constitution

Thermophysical Constants

Phase Transformations and Microstructures

Deformation Behaviour

Strengthening Mechanisms

Creep

Fracture Behaviour

Fatigue

Oxidation Resistance and Related Issues

Alloy Design

Ingot Production and Component Casting

Powder Metallurgy

Wrought Processing

Joining

Surface Hardening

Applications and Component Assessment