Updated and translated by André Luiz V. da Costa e Silva
This book is a combination of a metallographic atlas for steels and cast irons and an introductory textbook covering the fundamentals of phase transformations and heat treatment of these materials. Every important stage of processing, from casting to cold working is clearly discussed and copiously illustrated with metallographs that show the obtained structures, both desired and those achieved when deviations occur.
First published in 1951 by Professor Hubertus Colpaert from the Institute for Technological Research (IPT) of São Paulo, Brazil, this book became one of the most important Brazilian references for professionals interested in the processing, treatment, and application of steels and cast irons. In this Fourth Edition and English translation, updated and translated by Professor André Luiz V. da Costa e Silva, the concept of the original edition was preserved while important developments in metallographic characterization and in steel and iron products, as well as progress in the understanding of the transformations that made the extraordinary developments of these alloys possible, were added.
Most metallographs are of actual industrial materials and a large number originate from industry leaders or laboratories at the forefront of steel and iron development. As steel continues to be the most widely used metallic material in the world, Metallography of Steels continues to be an essential reference for students, metallographers, and engineers interested in understanding processing-properties-structure relationships of the material. The balance between theoretical and applied information makes this book a valuable companion for even experienced steel practitioners.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1Â Â Â Â Steel as a Material
Chapter 2Â Â Â Â Processes in Steel Production
Chapter 3Â Â Â Â Introduction to the Metallographic Technique
Chapter 4 Â Â Metallographic Technique-Macrography
Chapter 5 Â Â Metallographic Technique-Micrography
Chapter 6Â Â Â Â Metallographic Technique-Electron Microscopy and other Advanced Techniques
Chapter 7Â Â Â Â Equilibrium Phases and Constituents in the Fe-C System
Chapter 8Â Â Â Â Solidification, Segregation and Nonmetallic Inclusions
Chapter 9Â Â Â Â Conventional Heat Treatments-Usual Constituents and Their Formation
Chapter 10Â Â Â Conventional Heat Treatment-Basic Concepts
Chapter 11Â Â Â Â Hot Working
Chapter 12Â Â Â Â Mechanical Work of Steels-Cold Working
Chapter 13Â Â Â Â Advanced Steels for Forming Operations
Chapter 14Â Â Â Â Structural Steels and Steels for Pressure Vessels, Piping and Boilers
Chapter 15Â Â Â Â Engineered Special Bar Quality Steel (Engineered Steels)
Chapter 16Â Â Â Â Stainless Steels
Chapter 17Â Â Â Â Cast Irons
Chapter 18Â Â Â Â Metallographic Evaluation-Guidelines for the Performance and Reporting
Index