| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 258 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Introduction: The Nature of the Problem -- Keys to Understanding -- Characteristics of Wrought Aluminum Alloys -- Characteristics of Cast Aluminum Alloys -- Definitions for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys -- Applications of Aluminum Alloys -- Microscopy of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys -- Units and Unit Conversion -- Aluminum Alloy and Temper Designation Systems of the Aluminum Association -- Wrought Aluminum Alloy Designation System -- Cast Aluminum Alloys Designation System -- Designations for Experimental Aluminum Alloys -- Aluminum Alloy Temper Designation System -- Basic Temper Designations -- Subdivisions of the Basic Tempers -- Understanding Wrought and Cast Aluminum Alloys Designations -- Wrought Alloy Series -- How the System is Applied -- Principal Alloying Elements -- Understanding Wrought Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms -- Understanding Wrought Alloy Advantages and Limitations -- Other Characteristics Related to Principal Alloying Element -- Understanding Wrought Alloy Variations -- Links to Earlier Alloy Designations -- Unified Numbering System (UNS) Alloy Designation System for Wrought Alloys -- Cast Alloy Series -- How the Current Aluminum Cast Alloy Designation System is Applied -- Understanding Cast Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms -- Understanding Cast Alloy Advantages and Limitations -- Examples of the Use of Variations in Cast Alloy Designations -- Alloys for Different Casting Processes -- Other Characteristics Related to Composition -- Evolution of the Aluminum Cast Alloy Designation System. |
| Summary |
Annotation Examines characteristics of wrought and cast aluminum alloys, then presents basic aluminum alloy and temper designation systems, as developed by the Aluminum Association, and explains them with examples. Wrought and cast aluminum designations are treated in a similar fashion. Processes used to produce aluminum alloy products are described briefly, and representative applications for aluminum alloys and tempers are detailed, in areas such as electrical markets, building and construction, marine and rail transportation, packaging, and petroleum and chemical industry components. A final chapter presents 65 pages of bandw micrographs illustrating the microstructure of a range of aluminum alloys and tempers, to assist in understanding consequences of applying the production technology implied by the temper designations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Aluminum alloys.
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Aluminum alloys. |
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Metals -- Heat treatment.
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Metals -- Heat treatment. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Kaufman, J.G. (John Gilbert), 1931- Introduction to aluminum alloys and tempers. Materials Park, OH : ASM International, 2000 (DLC) 00056544 |
| ISBN |
9781615030668 (electronic book) |
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1615030662 (electronic book) |
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9781628702057 (electronic book) |
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1628702052 (electronic book) |
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9780871706898 |
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087170689X |
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