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Metallurgy is a comprehensive textbook on the material properties and behavior of pure metals and common metal alloys. Various aspects of extractive, mechanical, and physical metallurgy, including the theory and practice of metal identification, selection, processing, conditioning, and testing are covered. CONTENTS • Introduction to Metallurgy • Physical Properties and Temperature Measurement • Mechanical Testing • Structure of Metals • Metallography • Phase Diagrams • Effects of Plastic Deformation and Heat • Fractography and Failure Analysis • Positive Material Identification • Materials Standards • Iron and Steel • Carbon Steels • Cooling Rate and Hardenability of Steels • Heat Treatment of Steels • Tool Steels • Cast Irons • Stainless Steels • Copper • Nickel and Cobalt • Aluminum • Magnesium • Titanium • Lead, Tin, and Zinc • Precious, Refractory, and Specialty Metals • Castings • Powder Metallurgy, Forming, Machining, and Grinding • Welding • Hard Facing and Surface Treatment • Nondestructive Examination • Effects of Temperature on Metals • Corrosion • Ordering and Receiving Materials