An Introduction to the Study of Metallurgy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. C. Roberts-Austen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265521246 ISBN 13: 9780265521243

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, practical introduction to metallurgy that shows how metals are made, treated, and used.

From the fundamentals of how metals are extracted and adapted for use to the details of furnaces, fuels, and alloys, this book builds a practical picture of metallurgical science. It emphasizes real-world processes, cost considerations, and the way heat, chemistry, and materials choice shape metal behavior.

What you’ll experience

• Foundations of how different fuels and carbonised fuels affect furnace operation and metal quality
• Overview of furnace types, from blast furnaces to coke ovens, and how they influence production
• Introduction to alloys, their compositions, and how heat treatment changes properties
• Insight into practical considerations like cost of production and material adaptation

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, accessible introduction to metallurgy, its methods, and its practical applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265521246
• ISBN 13: 9780265521243
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 316