Metal Science: Past, Present and Future

Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-3-03785-997-1
Verlag: Trans Tech Publications

Buch, Englisch, 276 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 650 g

Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters BCI (WoS).Metals, because of their inherent properties, have been in service to mankind from the Early Periods. Metal craft started turning into metal science in the 19th Century and got matured in 20th century. The present book, to the best of author’s memory, is the first attempt to present the history of metal science in one volume, covering both extractive and physical metallurgy. The book is aimed as a supplementary text book for students in metallurgy and materials science and also selectively for general readers. After a brief introduction (Chapter 1), the second and third chapters are devoted to extractive metallurgy. The chapters related to physical metallurgy (4th to 6th) are written in a sequence such that the description of structures is given first, before highlighting the properties of metals and alloys. The final chapter ‘Future Trends’ highlights various topics in contemporary metal science.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Upadhyaya, Gopal S.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Metallische Werkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Metallurgie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dedication, Author Information and Preface
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Beginning of Metallurgy as a Science
1.2 The Industrial Revolution and Metallurgy (1750-1850)
1.3 Metal Science in late 19th and 20th Century
1.4 Colonialism and its Influence on Metallurgical Progress:. 1.5 Epilogue.
References. Further Reading.
CHAPTER 2. EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY I: Pyrometallurgy. 2.1 Mineral Dressing (Mineral Beneficiation).
2.2 Chemistry as a Precursor to Extractive Metallurgy.
2.3 Basics of Pyrometallurgy
2.4 Ironmaking.
2.5 Steelmaking.
2.6 Alloy Steels
2.7 Copper
2.8 Nickel
2.9 Titanium
2.10 Tin: 2.11 Lead: 2.12 Zinc.
2.13 Platinum Group Precious Metals.
References. Further Reading
CHAPTER 3. EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY. Electro- and Hydro-Metallurgy. 3.1 Electrometallurgical Extraction of Metals
3.2 Hydrometallurgical Extraction of Metals.
3.3 Some Recent Developments
3.4 Summary of the Historical Aspects of Hydrometallurgy: References
Further Reading
CHAPTER 4. PHYSICAL METALLURGY I: Structure of Metals and Alloys.
4.1 Macrostructure.
4.2 Microstructure and its Examination
4.3 Crystal Structure
4.4 Nanostructure
4.5 Electronic Structure and Periodic Table
4.6 Electronic Models for Transition Metals
4.7 Bonding in Metal-like Refractory Compounds
4.8 Structure of Liquid Metals
References
Further Reading
CHAPTER 5. PHYSICAL METALLURGY II: Phase Equilibria, Diffusion, Defectsand Properties. 5.1 Phase Equilibria
5.2 Alloy Formation and Stability
5.3 Diffusion
5.4 Defects in Crystals and Deformation
5.5 Mechanical Properties
5.6 Physical Properties
References
Further Reading
CHAPTER 6. PHYSICAL METALLURGY III: Phase Transformation,Recrystallization and Grain Growth. 6.1 Liquid to Solid Transformation
6.2 Solid to Solid Transformation
6.3 Precipitation and Precipitation Hardening
6.4 Recrystallization and Grain Growth
6.5 Thermomechanical Treatment of Alloys (TMT)
References
Further Reading
CHAPTER 7 FUTURE TRENDS.
7.1 Extractive Metallurgy
7.2 Physical Metallurgy
7.3 Computer Simulation
7.4 Metals in Biosystems
7.5 Future of Untapped Minerals and World Economy: 7.6 A Way towards Molecular Science
References
Further Reading
Famous Metal Scientists in Pictorial