Light Alloys

The definitive overview of the science and metallurgy of aluminium, magnesium, titanium and beryllium alloys, this is the only book available covering the background materials science, properties, manufacturing processes and applications of these key engineering metals in a single accessible volume. Use of these metals is now more widespread than ever, and they are routinely found in motor vehicles and aircraft. New material includes materials characteristics and applications; heat treatment properties; fabrication; microstructure/property relationships; new applications and processes.The text (of the 3rd Edition) is written in simple and clear style making it easily readable... I recommend it to aspiring and practising engineers and scientists alike." - Materials Forum