Metallurgy for the Non–Metallurgist
Module 1 : The Accidental Birth of a No–Name Alloy
Module 2 : Dr. Wilm's Mystery: What Happened?
Module 3 : Steels and Cast Irons: The Why of Where They Are Used
Module 4 : Nonferrous Metals and Alloys: The Why Behind Where They Are Used
Module 5 : Heat Treatment of Steel
Module 6 :Tailoring the Properties of Nonferrous Alloys
Module 7 : Hot Working and Cold Working
Module 8 : Fabricability of Materials: A Key factor in Selection
Module 9 :The Material Selection Process
Module 10 : Failure of Metals Under Service Conditions
Module 11 : Coping with Corrosion
Module 12 : Quest for Quality
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Some Definitions
The Status of Metallurgy at the Turn of the Century (1900)
Four Turning Points in Technology
The Foundation Was in Place
Early Work on Tool Steels
A Cross Section of Developments: 1900 to 1910
The Age of Innovation
The Age of Abundance
The Metallurgist–Innovator
Profile of the Atom
Like Atoms in Groups
Behavior of Atoms
Upgrading Pure Metals and Alloys
Upgrading a "Pure" Metal: 1060 Aluminum
Overview of Precipitation Hardening Treatments
Artificial Aging of Alloy 7075
Natural Aging of Alloy 2017 (Duralumin)
To Dr. Wilm: Solute Atoms Did It
A Closer Look at properties
Profile of Steel
Mechanical Properties of Steel
Physical Properties of Steel
Steel Mill Products
Profile of Cast Irons
Wear Resistance of Irons and Steels
Producing Castings from Iron and Steel
Aluminum (AI)
Beryllium (Be)
Bismuth (Bi)
Cobalt (Co)
Copper (Cu)
Gallium (Ga)
Germanium (Ge)
Hafnium (Hf)
Indium (In)
Lead (Pb)
Magnesium (Mg)
Manganese (Ma)
Nickel (Ni)
Precious Metals
Rare Earth Metals
Refractory Metals
Superalloys
Tin (Sn)
Titanium (Ti)
Uranium (U)
Vanadium (V)
Zinc (Zn)
Zirconium (Zr)
Aluminum and Its Alloys
Copper and Its Alloys
Lead and Its Alloys
Magnesium and Its Alloys
Titanium and Its Alloys
Tin and Its Alloys
Zinc and Its Alloys
Some of the Basics
Heat Treating Equipment
Module 6 : Tailoring the Properties of Nonferrous Alloys
Precipitation Hardening
Heat Treating of Aluminum Alloys
Heat Treating of Beryllium–Copper Alloys
Heat Treating of Nickel–Base Superalloys
Heat Treating of Copper–Zinc Alloys
Heat Treating of Titanium–Base Alloys
Module 7 : Hot Working and Cold Working of
Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals
Hot Working Technology
Hot Extrusion Technology
Cold Forming Technology
Fabrication Properties of Ferrous Alloys
Fabrication Properties of Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Joining Processes: Welding, Brazing, and Soldering
Module 9 : The Material Selection Process
The Materials Battle
Selection Factors
Standards and Specifications
Rupture, Wear, and Temperature Effects
Brittle Fracture
Ductile Fracture
Fatigue Fracture
The Many Faces of Wear
Temperature – Induced Failures
Galvanic Corrosion
Uniform Corrosion
Crevice Corrosion
Stress–Corrosion Cracking
Corrosion Fatigue
Selective Leaching
A Potpourri of Variability
Overview of Testing and Inspection Technology
Mechanical Testing
Nondestructive Testing
Metallographic Examination
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