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Stainless steels for design engineers
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Publication Information:
Kuala Lumpur : Apex Knowledge, 2008
Physical Description:
v, 304 p. : ill. 26 cm.
ISBN:
9780871707178

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30000010207717 TA479.S7 M33 2008 Open Access Book Book
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This book gives engineers and designers a valuable guide on stainless steels and how to use them.Easy to read, this helpful technical guide is for anyone who designs or builds with stainless steels. Loaded with property data, it is an important resource for designers and engineers selecting and specifying stainless steels, whether they are first-time users or experienced designers working with new steel types or on new applications.

Main Features Detailed overviews of the five families of stainless steels including newest alloys offered in the marketplace. Covers chemistry, structure, alloying, corrosion resistance, and engineering properties. Processing chapters explain effect of common manufacturing processes on stainless steel properties. Thorough coverage of corrosion. Engineering property date throughout. In depth chapters on major applications for stainless steels. Comprehensive alloy composition tables in appendix. FREE access to Thermo-CalcĀ® Software for 3 element phase diagram simulation.


Author Notes

Michael F. McGuire, Ph.D. is a consultant with extensive steel industry experience in executive and manufacturing research positions. As Vice President of Technology at J & L Specialty Steel, he was responsible for developing new markets for stainless steels especially in the architecture and household appliance segments.