Microstructures
Microstructures
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Since I recently re-entered the world of metallurgy after almost 6 years away from it, I struggle when someone asks what a mystery metal is just by looking at microstructure.
Other than ASM's book of microstructures are there any references you would recommend? I know individual books for each type of material may help as well (eg a book devoted to stainless, a book devoted to aluminum alloys, etc).
What could you recommend. Today I was looking at a steel that seemed to contain primarily pearlite but also had what appears to be a decarb layer.
I guess I'm being hard on myself. It's only my 7th day of work back in the metallurgy realm. But between this and taking my PE I want to regain some of that hidden knowledge quickly.
Are there any good online resources for this?
Other than ASM's book of microstructures are there any references you would recommend? I know individual books for each type of material may help as well (eg a book devoted to stainless, a book devoted to aluminum alloys, etc).
What could you recommend. Today I was looking at a steel that seemed to contain primarily pearlite but also had what appears to be a decarb layer.
I guess I'm being hard on myself. It's only my 7th day of work back in the metallurgy realm. But between this and taking my PE I want to regain some of that hidden knowledge quickly.
Are there any good online resources for this?
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RE: Microstructures
Metals Handbook Desk Edition, 2nd Edition
Engineered Materials Handbook Desk Edition
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maui
RE: Microstructures
One reference we use is the "Atlas of Corrosion Resistant Alloy Microstructures" published by the Steel Founders Society of America. Go to www.sfsa.org for more details.
The atlas covers a range of stainless steels as well as Monel, Hastelloy, Inconel, and other nickel alloys
Chris