Summary

This work covers the status of alloy design, technological useful microstructures, properties, forms, and applications of ferrous and nonferrous materials. It aims to broaden the understanding of: the interplay between microstructure, properties and performance of a variety of engineering materials; the selection of materials, treatments, and processes for specific applications; solving heat treatment, powder metallurgy, sintering, and other processing problems; the trade-off decision that are often made in the automotive, aerospace, and other metalworking industries; and the design, product development, and materials engineering of components that must operate reliability under service conditions.