The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: Manchester, The Scientific Pub. Co; Subjects: Physical metallurgy; Phase rule and equilibrium; Phase transformations (Statistical physics); Transition metal alloys; Transition metals; Science / Physics; Technology