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The Dictionary of Metals is the authoritative reference work for terms and definitions of metals and terms relating to metals. It also includes a considerable amount of history starting with the seven metals of antiquity. Each of the metallic elements has a discussion that includes the discoverer and date, the naming of the metal and its meaning, the major applications, the significance of the discovery, and physical properties. Includes a timeline of important events in the history of metals and metallurgy.

There are 73 known metallic elements, and this unique book offers detailed descriptions and the history of them all. A six-page introduction provides the history of metals, and the bulk of the dictionary contains definitions of metals and terms relating to metals. Not simply brief definitions, however—the entries contain information on the discovery of the metal, the meaning and source of the name of the metal, and its usage in historical and modern times. There is also a time line and a bibliography as well as a wealth of appendixes, including “Density of Metals and Alloys” and “The 45 Most Abundant Elements in the Earth’s Crust.” This specialty volume is recommended for large public and academic libraries as well as special libraries where there is a need for such a reference. --Rebecca Vnuk