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Light Alloys,

Edition 5 Metallurgy of the Light Metals

Editors: By Ian Polmear, David StJohn, Ph.D., Jian-Feng Nie and Ma Qian, Ph.D.

Publication Date: 29 Mar 2017

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Light Alloys: From Traditional Alloys to Nanocrystals, Fifth Edition, covers the materials science, properties, manufacturing processes, and applications of key engineering metals in a single accessible volume. As use of these metals is now more widespread than ever, with routine use in motor vehicles and aircraft, this book includes materials characteristics and applications, heat treatment properties, fabrication, microstructure/property relationships, new applications, and processes.

Key Features

Provides a definitive, single volume overview on the light alloys
Presents new material on the processing, characteristics, and applications of these essential metals
Covers the latest applications and processes in the auto and aero industries

About the author

By Ian Polmear, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and Honorary Fellow of the British Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining; David StJohn, Ph.D., School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland, Australia; Jian-Feng Nie, Professor of Materials Science, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Australia and Ma Qian, Ph.D., School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

1. The Light Metals

Abstract
1.1 General Introduction
1.2 Production of Aluminium
1.3 Production of Magnesium
1.4 Production of Titanium
Further Reading

2. Physical Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys

Abstract
2.1 Work Hardening and Annealing
2.2 Principles of Age Hardening
2.3 Ageing Processes
2.4 Corrosion
2.5 Mechanical Behaviour
Further Reading

3. Casting of Light Alloys

Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Solidification of Light Alloys
3.3 Grain Refinement
3.4 Castability
3.5 Casting Processes
3.6 New Casting Processes
3.7 Joining
Further Reading

4. Wrought Aluminium Alloys

Abstract
4.1 Production of Wrought Alloys
4.2 Designation of Alloys and Tempers
4.3 Non-heat-treatable Alloys
4.4 Heat-treatable Alloys
4.5 Joining
4.6 Special Products
Further Reading

5. Cast Aluminium Alloys

Abstract
5.1 Designation, Temper, and Characteristics of Cast Aluminium Alloys
5.2 Alloys Based on the Aluminium–Silicon System
5.3 Alloys Based on the Aluminium–Copper System
5.4 Aluminium–Magnesium Alloys
5.5 Aluminium–Zinc–Magnesium Alloys
Further Reading

6. Magnesium Alloys

Abstract
6.1 Introduction to Alloying Behavior
6.2 Alloy Designations and Tempers
6.3 Zirconium-Free Casting Alloys
6.4 Zirconium-Containing Casting Alloys
6.5 Wrought Magnesium Alloys
6.6 Electrochemical Aspects
6.7 Fabrication of Components
6.8 Trends in Applications
Further Reading

7. Titanium Alloys

Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 a-Alloys
7.3 a-ß Alloys
7.4 ß-alloys
7.5 Fabrication
7.6 Titanium Alloy Castings
7.7 Engineering Performance
7.8 Applications of Titanium Alloys
Further Reading

8. Novel Materials and Processing Methods

Abstract
8.1 Composites
8.2 Metallic Foams
8.3 Rapid Solidification Processing
8.4 Quasicrystals
8.5 Amorphous Alloys
8.6 Mechanical Alloying
8.7 Physical Vapor Deposition
8.8 Nanophase Alloys
8.9 Titanium Aluminides
8.10 Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing
Further Reading

Book Reviews

"Like no other single volume, Light Alloys should satisfy students and professionals in learning the fundamentals of aluminum, magnesium, and titanium alloys from various perspectives."—Light Metal Age, 2006Review of the previous edition: "The text [of the 3rd Edition] is written in simple and clear style making it easily readable...I recommend it to aspiring and practicing engineers and scientists alike."—Materials Forum

ISBN: 9780080994314

Page Count: 544

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Reference text for senior undergraduates and postgraduates in materials sciences and physical metallurgy. Materials engineers, metallurgists and engineers in industry, in particular in the automotive, aero and industrial components sectors