Parametric analyses of high-temperature data for aluminum alloys / J. Gilbert Kaufman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kaufman, J. G. (John Gilbert), 1931-

Contributor:

ASM International.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aluminum alloys--Thermal properties.

Aluminum alloys.

Aluminum alloys--Mechanical properties.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (171 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Materials Park, Ohio : ASM International, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Optical microscopy is one of the most valuable-but under utilized-tools for analyzing fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites. This hands-on instructional book covers everything; sample preparation, microscopic techniques, and applications. The power of optical microscopy to study the microstructure of these heterogeneous, anisotropic materials is illustrated with over 180 full color images. This book is designed as an instructional reference for preparing fiber-reinforced polymeric-matrix composite materials for examination by optical microscopy and the techniques of optical microscopy used for analysis. It is also meant to be a teaching tool for those who want to learn more about the microstructure of these heterogeneous and anisotropic materials. The content is also appropriate for experienced microscopists or metallurgists who become involved in the preparation and analysis of polymeric composites. This book begins with an introduction to fiber-reinforced polymer-matrix composite materials that focuses on the microstructure and morphology of these unique materials. In the following chapters, the authors explain the materials, equipment, and procedures of how to prepare composite samples, followed by the illumination and contrast techniques of optical microscopy. Included in these chapters are the methods and reagents that are used to bring out distinct features in composite materials, such as different phases and areas of degradation or damage. Also included are details of how to prepare special composite materials having vast differences in hardness and material properties. The remaining chapters present various topics of studies of fiber-reinforced polymeric composite materials that have been performed by using optical microscopy.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Foreword and Acknowledgment

About the Author

Introduction and Background

Theory and Application of Time-Temperature Parameters

Data Sets

Aluminum Alloy and Temper Designation Systems

Terminology and Nomenclature

Nominal Compositions and Typical Mechanical Properties of Some Aluminum Alloys

SI/Metric Unit Conversions

Index.

Notes:

Chiefly tables and graphs.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 20-21) and index.

ISBN:

1-61503-053-0

OCLC:

713842549