Introduction to Stainless Steels, 3rd Edition

Designed as an introductory reference, this book not only addresses stainless steels in the light of their resistance to corrosion--for which they are more commonly recognized--but also explains their wide range of other useful properties across the various categories of these alloys.

This book is a concise, easy-to-read introduction to one of the most widely used industrial materials. Each chapter explains an important concept related to the selection, application, processing, and use of stainless steels. The book is indexed, and includes three appendices:

• Identification of Stainless Steels in Service
• Toxicity of Stainless Steel
• Table of Equivalent Designations (this is not intended to be complete, but includes the more commonly used stainless steels and the most widely used designation systems).
• First published in 1965 and updated in 1986, this third edition is a completely new text. Both technical and non-technical personnel in companies that produce, select, or fabricate stainless steel; design engineers; and students will find it a useful addition to their libraries.

Preface

Chapter 1 : A Review of Stainless Steels
Chapter 2 : A Short History of Stainless Steels
Chapter 3 : Some Metallurgical Principles
Chapter 4 : Principles of Corrosion
Chapter 5 : Measurement of Significant Properties
Chapter 6 : Making Stainless Steels
Chapter 7 : Metallurgy and Properties of Wrought Stainless Steel
Chapter 8 : Fabrication of Stainless Steels
Chapter 9 : Cast Stainless Steels
Chapter 10 : Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels
Chapter 11 : Applications of Stainless Steels

Appendix

Index