Light Microscopy of Carbon Steels (#06656G)

With a wealth of micrographs and the explanatory text to make them really useful, this book is a "must have" reference for all persons working irons and steels. Each micrograph is accompanied by data on the composition, condition, etchant, magnification. This "how to" book not only gives every day working examples, but also discusses the relationship between the constitution, properties, and microstructure of various carbon steel products. Key features include over 1,200 micrographs that illustrate the structures discussed, more than 90 other figures, and descriptions of etching methods used to reveal important structural features. Content: Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Nomenclature of Phases and Constituents 3. Phase Transformations 4. Low-Carbon Irons and Steels 5. Low-Carbon Structural Steels 6. Steels in the Annealed and Normalized Conditions 7. Spheroidization and Graphitization 8. Austenitization 9. Transformation of Austenite 10. 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Women Are Leaders -- Strategies For Students In Stem -- Graduate Studies -- Job Hunting And Gender -- Career Path And Progress -- Personal Networks And Mentors -- Work-life Balance -- Family Support -- Time Management -- Media Appearances Are Opportunities -- Tenure Strategies For New University Faculty -- Proactive Diversity For Academic Deans And Department Heads -- Women In The Public Service -- Diversity Management And Accountability -- Sexual Harassment -- Organizations For Women In Stem -- Commonly Asked Questions And Sample Answers -- Promoting Women's Participation -- Women In Engineering, Science, And Technology. F. Mary Williams, Carolyn J. Emerson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.