Metal science : past, present and future / Upadhyaya, G. S.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Upadhyaya, G. S., author.

Series:

Materials science foundations ; Volume 75.

Materials Science Foundations ; Volume 75

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Metals--History.

Metals.

Metallurgy--History.

Metallurgy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Switzerland : Trans Tech Publications, 2013.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

Metals, because of their inherent properties, have been in service to mankind from the Early Periods. Metal craft started turning into metal science in the 19th Century and got matured in 20th century. The present book, to the best of author's memory, is the first attempt to present the history of metal science in one volume, covering both extractive and physical metallurgy. The book is aimed as a supplementary text book for students in metallurgy and materials science and also selectively for general readers. After a brief introduction (Chapter 1), the second and third chapters are devoted to

Contents:

Metal Science: Past, Present and Future; Dedication, Author Information and Preface; Table of Contents; CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION; 1.1 Beginning of Metallurgy as a Science; 1.2 The Industrial Revolution and Metallurgy (1750-1850); 1.3 Metal Science in late 19th and 20th Century; 1.4 Colonialism and its Influence on Metallurgical Progress:. 1.5 Epilogue.; References. Further Reading.; CHAPTER 2. EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY I: Pyrometallurgy. 2.1 Mineral Dressing (Mineral Beneficiation).; 2.2 Chemistry as a Precursor to Extractive Metallurgy.; 2.3 Basics of Pyrometallurgy; 2.4 Ironmaking.

2.5 Steelmaking.2.6 Alloy Steels; 2.7 Copper; 2.8 Nickel; 2.9 Titanium; 2.10 Tin: 2.11 Lead: 2.12 Zinc.; 2.13 Platinum Group Precious Metals.; References. Further Reading; CHAPTER 3. EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY. Electro- and Hydro-Metallurgy. 3.1 Electrometallurgical Extraction of Metals; 3.2 Hydrometallurgical Extraction of Metals.; 3.3 Some Recent Developments; 3.4 Summary of the Historical Aspects of Hydrometallurgy : References; Further Reading; CHAPTER 4. PHYSICAL METALLURGY I: Structure of Metals and Alloys.; 4.1 Macrostructure.; 4.2 Microstructure and its Examination; 4.3 Crystal Structure

4.4 Nanostructure4.5 Electronic Structure and Periodic Table; 4.6 Electronic Models for Transition Metals; 4.7 Bonding in Metal-like Refractory Compounds; 4.8 Structure of Liquid Metals; References; Further Reading; CHAPTER 5. PHYSICAL METALLURGY II: Phase Equilibria, Diffusion, Defectsand Properties. 5.1 Phase Equilibria; 5.2 Alloy Formation and Stability; 5.3 Diffusion; 5.4 Defects in Crystals and Deformation; 5.5 Mechanical Properties; 5.6 Physical Properties; References; Further Reading

CHAPTER 6. PHYSICAL METALLURGY III: Phase Transformation,Recrystallization and Grain Growth. 6.1 Liquid to Solid Transformation6.2 Solid to Solid Transformation; 6.3 Precipitation and Precipitation Hardening; 6.4 Recrystallization and Grain Growth; 6.5 Thermomechanical Treatment of Alloys (TMT); References; Further Reading; CHAPTER 7 FUTURE TRENDS.; 7.1 Extractive Metallurgy; 7.2 Physical Metallurgy; 7.3 Computer Simulation; 7.4 Metals in Biosystems; 7.5 Future of Untapped Minerals and World Economy: 7.6 A Way towards Molecular Science; References; Further Reading

Famous Metal Scientists in Pictorial

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed August 22, 2014).

ISBN:

3-03826-381-8

OCLC:

891381180