ASM Specialty Handbook : Carbon and Alloy Steels

Carbon and alloy steels are the workhorse of structural materials in modern engineering because of their very reasonable costs coupled with their many and varied properties that allow their use in such a large array of applications. It's very easy to take steel for granted and forget how much it's relied upon in critical uses such as cars, bridges, buildings, landing gear assemblies, and more. It's what makes Carbon and Alloy Steels such an important work. The fourth in the ASM Specialty Handbook series, it places special emphasis on the processing and service characteristics of steel. You'll find detailed, yet practical information that will help you select the best grade for a particular environment or application. There are in-depth reviews on formability, weldability, machinability, and hardenability of the various steel grades. You'll also discover how adding certain alloys can significantly improve steel processing. The strength and toughness section has been greatly expanded with more coverage than ever before of corrosion fatigue. You'll have access to extensive reports detailing which steels are more susceptible to environmental damage such as stress-corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement. Temperature effects relating to mechanical properties and corrosion are also discussed. As a special feature, entirely new articles on steels for specific applications like bearings, gears, automotive, oil and gas pipelines, and more, are also discussed. Not only are material requirements covered, but applicable codes, standards, and specifications as well. You'll learn what problems and failures others have experienced and what you can do to avoid similar difficulties.

Contents

General Introduction to Carbon and Alloy Steels 
General Introduction to Carbon and Alloy Steels
Processing Characteristics
Sheet Formability of Steels 
Bulk Workability of Steels 
Machinability of Steels 
Weldability of Steels
Hardenability of Steels 
Service Characteristics 
Wear Resistance of Steels 
Elevated-Temperature Properties of Steels
Low-Temperature Properties of Steels 
Fatigue Resistance of Steels 
Notch Toughness of Steels 
Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Properties of Steels 
Thermally Induced Embrittlement of Steels
Neutron Irradiation Damage of Steels 
Properties of Weldments
Effects of Steel Processing on Properties 
Microstructure/Property Relationships in Steels 
Corrosion Behavior
Atmospheric Corrosion of Steels 
Corrosion of Steels in Waters 
Corrosion of Steels in Soils 
Corrosion of Steels in Chemical Environments
Stress-Corrosion Cracking of Steels
Hydrogen Damage of Steel 
Liquid-Metal and Solid-MetaEmbrittlement of Steels 
Mechanically Assisted Corrosion of Steels
High-Temperature Corrosion of Steels 
Protection of Steel from Corrosion 
Material Requirements for Specific Applications
Steels for Rolling-Element Bearings 
Steels for Gears 
Steels for Springs 
Steels for Threaded Fasteners 
Steels for Automotive Applications
Steels for Aircraft and Aerospace Applications
Steels for Oil and Gas Pipelines 
Steels for Coal-Fired Steam Power Plants
Steels for Buildings and Bridges 
Steels for Ships and Offshore Structures 
Steels for Railroad Equipment 
Index

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