Microstructure of Steels and Cast Irons
By: by Madeleine Durand-Charre
Contributors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Series: Engineering Materials and Processes
Published: 2004
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 404
ISBN-13: 9783662087299
Subjects: Materials science; Engineering; Materials; Heat and Mass Transfer Engineering Thermodynamics; Metallic Materials
Description: The book comprises three parts. Part 1 gives a historical description of the development of ironworking techniques since the earliest times. Part 2 is the core of the book and deals with the metallurgical basis of microstructures, with four main themes: phase diagrams, solidification processes, diffusion, and solid state phase transformations. The rules for the use and interpretation of phase diagrams are described and illustrated with the aid of numerous updated iron-base diagrams chosen among the most useful for the understanding of steels. Solidification processes are discussed in two chapters, one on the fundamental concepts involved and the other on the analysis and interpretation of complex solidification structures. Special consideration is given to solid state phase transformations, including recent understanding of the bainite transformation. Part 3 begins by an introduction to steel design principles, describing the effects of the different alloying elements and the various strengthening mechanisms available. It then goes on to consider the different categories of steels, placing emphasis on their specific microstructural features. Finally, a comprehensive reference list includes several hundred pertinent articles and books, while a detailed index will be added to ensure ease of consultation. The book is the work of a single author, thus ensuring uniformity and concision. It is intended for scientists, metallurgical engineers and senior technicians in research and development laboratories, design offices and quality departments, as well as for teachers and students in universities, technical colleges and other higher education establishments.
Table of contents: title: First Part The history of iron and steel — of swords and ploughshares; title: 1 From iron to steel; title: 2 Of swords and swordmaking; title: 2 The Genesis of Microstructures; title: 3 The principal phases in steels; title: 4 The basic phase diagrams; title: 5 The formation of solidification structures; title: 6 Liquid/solid structural transformations; title: 7 Grains, grain boundaries and interfaces; title: 8 Diffusion; title: 9 The decomposition of austenite; title: 10 The pearlite transformation; title: 11 The martensite transformation; title: 12 The bainite transformation; title: 13 Precipitation; title: 3 Steels and cast irons; title: 14 Steel Design; title: 15 Solidification macrostructures; title: 16 Macro- and microstructures of sintered powder products; title: 17 Plain carbon and low alloy steels; title: 18 Quench hardening steels; title: 19 Stainless steels; title: 20 Heat resisting steels and iron-containing superalloys; title: 21 Cast irons; title: 22 Appendices; title: 23 References; title: 24 Index.