Iron and Steel

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Cambridge University Press, Apr 23, 2012 - Science - 298 pages
This book is intended both as a resource for engineers and as an introduction to the layman about our most important metal system. After an introduction that deals with the history and refining of iron and steel, the rest of the book examines their physical properties and metallurgy. To elaborate on the importance of iron and steel, we can refer to the fact that modern civilization as we know it would not be possible without it. Steel is essential in the machinery necessary for manufacturing that meets our needs. Even the words themselves have come to suggest strength. Phrases such as 'iron willed', 'iron fisted', 'iron clad', 'iron curtain' and 'pumping iron' imply strength. A 'steely glance' is a stern look. 'A heart of steel' refers to a very hard demeanor. The Russian dictator, Stalin (which means steel in Russian), chose the name to invoke fear in those under him.
 

Contents

1 General Introduction
1
2 Early History of Iron and Steel
4
3 Modern Steel Making
11
4 Constitution of Carbon Steels
25
5 Plastic Strength
35
6 Annealing
51
7 Deformation Mechanisms and Crystallographic Textures
66
8 Substitutional Solid Solutions
80
15 LowCarbon Sheet Steel
167
16 Sheet Steel Formability
179
17 Alloy Steels
195
18 Other Steels
198
19 Stainless Steels
205
20 Fracture
218
21 Cast Irons
234
22 Magnetic Behavior of Iron
256

9 Interstitial Solid Solutions
90
10 Diffusion
98
11 Strain Aging
104
12 Austenite Transformation
113
13 Hardenability
137
14 Tempering and Surface Hardening
150
23 Corrosion
276
APPENDIX I Physical properties of pure iron
291
APPENDIX II Approximate hardness conversions and tensile strengths of steels
293
Index
295
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William Hosford is Professor Emeritus of Materials Science at the University of Michigan. He is the author of numerous research publications, and the following books: The Mechanics of Crystals and Textured Polycrystals (1993), Physical Metallurgy (Materials Engineering) (2005), Materials Science: An Intermediate Text (2007), Materials for Engineers (2008), Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 2nd edition (2009), Solid Mechanics (2010), Physical Metallurgy, 2nd edition (2010), Metal Forming: Mechanics and Metallurgy, 4th edition with Robert M. Caddell (2011).

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