The book briefly describes the structure, properties and applications of various grades of steel, primarily aimed at non-metallurgical students from other engineering streams. The book consists of nine chapters covering most of the important types of steels and their physical metallurgy, microstructure and engineering applications including iron-carbon diagram, heat treatment, surface hardening methods, effect of alloying, specific applications, selection of materials, case studies and so forth. The book also contains subjective and objective questions aimed at exam preparation.

Key Features






Exclusive title aimed at introduction to steels for non-metallurgy audience



Includes microstructure, composition, and properties of all the most commonly used steels



Describes the heat treatments and the required alloying additions to process steel for the intended applications



Discusses effects of alloying elements on steel



Explores development of steels for specialized areas such as the automobile, aerospace, and nuclear industries