Introduction to aluminum alloys and tempers /

Annotation Examines characteristics of wrought and cast aluminum alloys, then presents basic aluminum alloy and temper designation systems, as developed by the Aluminum Association, and explains them with examples. Wrought and cast aluminum designations are treated in a similar fashion. Processes us...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Author: Kaufman, J. G. (John Gilbert), 1931-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Materials Park, OH : ASM International, 2000
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: The Nature of the Problem
  • The Keys to Understanding
  • Characteristics of Wrought Aluminum Alloys
  • Characteristics of Cast Aluminum Alloys
  • Definitions for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
  • Applications of Aluminum Alloys
  • Microscopy of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
  • Units and Unit Conversion
  • Aluminum Alloy and Temper Designation Systems of the Aluminum Association
  • Wrought Aluminum Alloy Designation System
  • Cast Aluminum Alloys Designation System
  • Designations for Experimental Aluminum Alloys
  • Aluminum Alloy Temper Designation System
  • Basic Temper Designations
  • Subdivisions of the Basic Tempers
  • Understanding Wrought and Cast Aluminum Alloys Designations
  • The Wrought Alloy Series
  • How the System is Applied
  • Principal Alloying Elements
  • Understanding Wrought Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms
  • Understanding Wrought Alloy Advantages and Limitations
  • Other Characteristics Related to Principal Alloying Element
  • Understanding Wrought Alloy Variations
  • Links to Earlier Alloy Designations
  • Unified Numbering System (UNS) Alloy Designation System for Wrought Alloys
  • The Cast Alloy Series
  • How the Current Aluminum Cast Alloy Designation System is Applied
  • Understanding Cast Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms
  • Understanding Cast Alloy Advantages and Limitations
  • Examples of the Use of Variations in Cast Alloy Designations
  • Alloys for Different Casting Processes
  • Other Characteristics Related to Composition
  • Evolution of the Aluminum Cast Alloy Designation System.