Metallographic Atlas of Steel

Author: Ren Songzan
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This atlas is co-authored by experts with long-term experience in materials, heat treatment, and failure analysis. It consists of 12 chapters and over 2,100 images, covering typical microstructures, carbon steel, low-alloy steel, high-alloy steel, powder metallurgy, surface hardened heat treatment, surface chemical heat treatment, cast iron, welding, low-magnification structure and inclusions, fractography, and failure analysis. Each image is accompanied by material information, processing conditions, etching methods, and detailed microstructural descriptions. It not only introduces common materials and conventional processes but also covers new materials and emerging technologies. In failure analysis, there are 104 case studies involving various types of failures, such as shafts, gears, and pipeline containers, with comprehensive and practical content closely related to industrial applications. For ease of use, the atlas includes a steel grade index and a failure analysis case index. This atlas serves as a reference for professionals engaged in metallography, heat treatment, welding, casting and forging, and material testing and research, as well as a teaching resource for relevant academic institutions.