Materials Reference
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Alloying: Understanding the Basics
A comprehensive guide to the influence of alloy additions on mechanical properties, physical properties, corrosion and chemical behavior, and processing and manufacturing characteristics. The coverage considers “alloying” to include any addition of an element or compound that interacts with a base metal to influence properties.
Print Edition: $155 ASM Member | $205 Non-Member
Digital Library Subscription: $40.04 ASM Member | $51 Non-Member
ASM Metals Reference Book, Third Edition
Provides tabular data on practically all ferrous and nonferrous metals for easy review and comparison of different materials. Covers chemical compositions, physical and mechanical properties, manufacturing processes, applications, pertinent specifications and standards, and test methods.
Print Edition: $140 ASM Members | $185 Non-Members
Dictionary of Metals
This book is the authoritative reference work for terms and definitions of metals and terms relating to metals. It also provides a considerable amount of historical information, including a timeline of important events in the history of metals and metallurgy.
Print Edition: $130 ASM Members | $175 Non-Members
Elementary Materials Science
An introduction to and overview of the subject of materials science with few equations; it is intended primarily for students with limited science backgrounds who are interested in materials.
Print Edition: $70 ASM Member | $90 Non-Member
Digital Library Subscription: $26 ASM Member | $35 Non-Member
Elements of Metallurgy and Engineering Alloys
This practical reference provides thorough and systematic coverage on both basic metallurgy and the practical engineering aspects of metallic material selection and application. Addresses the engineering properties and applications of steels, cast irons, nonferrous alloys, and metal-matrix composites.
Print Edition: $130 ASM Member | $175 Non-Member
Digital Library Subscription: $40.04 ASM Member | $51 Non-Member
The History of Metals in America
This book chronicles the development of metals as both an industrial activity and a science. Progress involving structural metals made possible the air, land, sea, and space travel of today, skyscrapers reaching over 100 stories high, and many other engineering accomplishments that continue to shape modern society.
Print Edition: $95 ASM Member | $125 Non-Member
Digital Library Subscription: $26 ASM Member | $35 Non-Member
Lightweight Materials: Understanding the Basics
Covers the technology, fabrication, and uses of lightweight materials, including aluminum, magnesium, beryllium, titanium, titanium aluminides, engineering plastics, structural ceramics, and composites. Emphasis is placed on the reasons for using a particular material for a given application.
Print Edition: $155 ASM Member | $205 Non-Member
Digital Library Subscription: $40 ASM Member | $51 Non-Member
ASM Handbook, Volume 10: Materials Characterization
The 2019 edition of ASM Handbook, Volume 10: Materials Characterization provides detailed technical information that will enable readers to select and use analytical techniques that are appropriate for their problem.
Print Edition: $285 ASM Member | $380 Non-Member
Digital Library Subscription: $79 ASM Member | $102 Non-Member
ASM Handbook, Volume 20: Materials Selection and Design
Volume 20 provides insights on how to improve products and reduce costs by leveraging materials technology in the context of engineering design. It begins with a review of best design practices, identifying roles and responsibilities, workflows and tools, and considerations such as industry standards and codes, environmental regulations, liability, and risk.
Print Edition: $285 ASM Member | $380 Non-Member
Digital Library Subscription: $79 ASM Member | $102 Non-Member
Materials and Coatings for Medical Devices: Cardiovascular
Combines engineering property data with detailed biological response information, presented in a consistent data sheet format, for the materials and coatings for cardiovascular medical devices. The emphasis is on materials and coatings used in FDA-approved implantable devices.
Print Edition: $255 ASM Members | $340 Non-Members
Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist™, Second Edition
A “must-have” ready reference on metallurgy! The completely revised Second Edition of Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist provides a solid understanding of the basic principles and current practices of metallurgy. The new edition has been extensively updated with broader coverage of topics, new and improved illustrations, and more explanation of basic concepts.
Print Edition: $165 ASM Member | $220 Non-Member
Digital Library Subscription: $40 ASM Member | $51 Non-Member
Transformations: Selected Works of G.B. Olson on Materials, Microstructure, and Design
ASM International and The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) have collaborated to present a collection of the selected works of Dr. Greg B. Olson in honor of his 70th birthday in 2017.
Print Edition: $129 ASM Members | $149 Non-Members
Worldwide Guide to Equivalent Irons and Steels, Fifth Edition
This volume covers standard designations from worldwide standards for cast irons and steels, wrought carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, high strength steels, and tool steels. Entries are provided for more than 30,000 alloy designations.
Print Edition: $255 ASM Members | $340 Non-Members
Worldwide Guide to Equivalent Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, Fourth Edition
Features more than 20,000 alloy designations, including a complete listing of UNS designations for nonferrous alloys and comprehensive treatment of European and Japanese standards.
Print Edition: $255 ASM Members | $340 Non-Members
Worldwide Guide 2-Volume Set
Purchase the two Worldwide Guide volumes together at a special discounted price. Includes the Worldwide Guide to Equivalent Irons and Steels, 5th Edition and the Worldwide Guide to Equivalent Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, 4th Edition.
Print Edition: $450 ASM Members | $600 Non-Members
Digital Exclusives
Diffusion in Solids: Key Topics in Materials Science and Engineering
This book discusses the role of diffusion in coating, heat treating, and bonding processes. It is organized into two sections, the first of which is a tutorial that covers the principles of diffusion, the factors that affect it, and some of the more common diffusion-driven processes in manufacturing.
Digital Library Subscription: $10 / year
Mechanical Properties: Key Topics in Materials Science and Engineering
This book provides a practical overview of tensile testing and what it reveals about the strength of materials and the load-carrying capabilities of structural components. The information in this book is particularly well suited for early-career engineers, especially those involved in product design.
Digital Library Subscription: $8 ASM Members | $10 Non-Members
Molecular Dynamics Simulations for Beginners: Key Topics in Materials Science and Engineering
This book introduces readers to the concepts of particle-based materials modeling and the insight it can provide. The hands-on exercises cover a wide range of materials, properties, and behaviors and include step-by-step instructions along with input code, output plots, and explanations.
Digital Library Subscription: $10 / year