Physical Metallurgy by Prof. Vijendra Singh

Physical Metallurgy deals primarily with the products of process metallurgy and their physical, chemical and mechanical properties. This book explain basic principles of physical metallurgy including the practical applications. The book should prove to be an invaluable and easily accessible friend to understand the theory and practice of physical metallurgy by mechanical, production, chemical and specially the metallurgical engineering students.

CONTENTS Structure of Metals * Structure of Alloys * Phase Diagrams * Defects in Crystals * Solidification * Deformation of Metals * Annealing and Hot Working * Iron-Carbon Alloys * Cast Irons * Heat Treatment of Steels * Alloy Steels * Age Hardening * Non-Ferrous Metals * Oxidation and Corrosion * Fracture * Appendix * Index.