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Phase Transformations In Metals And Alloys, published in 2009, is in its third edition. This book is a compilation of lecture sessions that the authors conducted at the University of Lulea, Sweden, for engineering students.
Phase transition is the change in the state of matter of a thermodynamic system when subjected to external forces. For example, a rise/fall in temperature or pressure changes water into either vapour or ice.
The text comprehensively covers different varieties of phase transformations. The book is partitioned into different sections. The first part, Thermodynamics and Phase Diagrams, covers Ternary Equilibrium, Binary Solutions, Kinetics of Phase Transformations, and Computation of Phase Diagrams. Crystal Interfaces and Microstructure contains topics like Interfacial Free Energy, Interface Migration, and Boundaries in Single-Phase Solids. Readers will find Massive Transformations, Cellular Precipitation, Ordering Transformations, and Heterogeneous Nucleation in the fifth part, Diffusional Transformations In Solids. Other topics covered in this guide are Growth of a Pure Solid, Metallic Glasses, Premartensite Phenomena, Characteristics of Diffusionless Transformations, Martensite Crystallography, Atomic Mobility, and Alloy Solidification.
Readers will come across a large number of new case studies, as well as detailed examples throughout the book. These examples are provided about very fine carbide-free bainite and very low carbon bainitic steel. Information on transformation-induced plasticity steels has also been incorporated into the text. In addition to this, the latest advancements in metallic glasses, treatments of steel, and bainite transformation are thoroughly explained in Phase Transformations In Metals And Alloys. Furthermore, the growth of polygonal ferrite as well as the expanded treatment of nucleation have also been covered. The authors have added computer-aided calculations of phase diagrams for the benefit of students. Case studies that focus on engineering alloys, and explanations about the treatment of strain-induced martensite are a part of this guide. Corrections of errors that were in the previous editions have also been made. Those who are interested in learning the Scheil method will find this book very valuable.
Phase Transformations In Metals And Alloys has many exercises and examples that showcase applications of the theoretical concepts. This demonstrates to students the importance of this discipline in real life engineering projects. This edition has been written in an easy-to-follow format, and is ideal for undergraduate students as well as researchers who are new to this field.ISBN - 9781420062106
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Pages : 520
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