Steels: Microstructure and Properties

Steels represent the most widely-used metallic alloy, possessing a wide range of microstructures and mechanical properties. This book offers a valuable description of the development and behavior of these materials - the very foundation of their widespread use. Updated throughout and including new chapters on nanostructured steels, and new alloys and technologies, with extensive bibliographies and real-life examples. An essential reference, for both metallurgists and engineers in both industry and academia.

Covers the microstructure, mechanical behavior and properties of steels, the most widely-used metallic alloy
· Thoroughly updated with new materials and technologies for teaching use
· Respected author team who bring their wide experience to students and professionals

Iron and its interstitial solid solutions * The iron of carbon equilibrium diagram and plain carbon steels * The effects of alloying elements in iron-carbon alloys * Formation of martensite * The bainite reaction * Acicular ferrite * The heat treatment of steels - hardenability * The Steering for the Energy and Automobile Industries * The Steering for the Energy and Automobile Industries *