Light Alloys, Fourth Edition: From Traditional Alloys to Nanocrystals

"The definitive overview of the science and metallurgy of aluminium, magnesium, titanium and beryllium alloys, covering background materials science, properties, manufacturing processes and applications in a single, accessible volume." "Recent years have seen significant advances in the processing and use of light alloys, in particular in the aeronautical and automotive industries, along with advances in modelling techniques, casting and fabricating technologies and environmental issues. Fully updated to cover all of these developments, the new edition is focused on the needs of both students and professionals working in this field, and is a key resource for both - including those who do not have a metallurgical background."--BOOK JACKET The definitive overview of the science and metallurgy of aluminum, magnesium, titanium and beryllium alloys, this is the only book available covering the background materials science, properties, manufacturing processes and applications of these key engineering metals in a single accessible volume. Use of these metals is now more widespread than ever, and they are routinely found in motor vehicles and aircraft. New material includes materials characteristics and applications; heat treatment properties; fabrication; microstructure/property relationships; new applications and processes.

* The definitive single volume overview
* New material on processing, characteristics and applications of these essential metals
* Covers the latest applications and processes in the auto and aero industries