Phase Transformations

The terms phase transitions and phase transformations are often used in an interchangeable manner in metallurgical literature.

In this book, transformations and the occurrence of nanoscale multilayers are brought to the fore. Order-disorder transformations, many of which are very successful transformations, are dealt with in a comprehensive manner.

Almost all types of phase transformations and the underlying thermodynamic, kinetic and crystallographic aspects elucidated.

* Shows readers the advancements in the field - due to enhanced computing power and superior experimental capability
* Drawing upon the background, a wealth of experience
* Written essentially from a physical metallurgists view point

1. Phases and crystal structures
2. Classification of phase transformations
3. Solidification, Vitrification, crystallization and formation of quasicrystalline and nanocrystalline structures
4. Martensitic transformations
5. Ordering in intermetallics
6. Transformations related to omega structures
7. Diffusional transformations
8. Interstitial ordering
9. Epilogue