Dictionary of Metallurgy

This dictionary provides a summary of the science and technology of metallurgy, including relevant areas of associated subjects such as welding and engineering. It will appeal to a wide range of readers including practitioners and students of metallurgy and other technologies as well as non–technical professionals seeking an overview of the impact of metallurgy on many areas of modern life. The format also allows the reader to obtain a simple definition of the term in question whilst also giving a more detailed explanation, including, where appropriate, the introduction of related topics and comment on the usage of the term. There are illustrations for many of the entries and thirteen tables to provide a summary of the properties of metals, alloys and non–metallic materials; conversion charts for various units of strength and hardness.