Materials Handbook: An Encyclopedia for Managers, Technical Professionals, Purchasing and Production Managers, Technicians, Supervisors, and Foremen

by George S. Brady

Alphabetically listed descriptions encompass 13,000 materials relevant to industry and engineering technologies. Featuring 30% new information, this handbook provides summaries of metals and nonmetallics, coatings and finishes, chemicals, minerals, pharmaceuticals, fuels, textiles, synthetics, foodstuffs, natural plant materials, and even chewing gum. Each entry covers composition, production methods, properties and characteristics, uses, and commercial designation of trade name.

Hardcover

First published August 1, 1991

About the author

George Stuart Brady