Steels: Processing, Structure, and Performance, Second Edition

by George Krauss

In the Second Edition of this best-selling book, new information and references are integrated into chapters. Emphasis is still on processing, alloying, microstructure, deformation, fracture and properties of major steel types ranging from low-carbon sheet steels, pearlitic rail and wire steels, to quench and tempered medium- and high-carbon martensitic steels. Microstructural aspects of steelmaking, hardenability, tempering, surface hardening, and embrittlement phenomena are updated, and chapters on stainless and tool steels remain in the Second edition. The work is intended to be tutorial and is an essential state-of-the-art reference for anyone that makes, uses, studies and designs with steel.

682 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

AMAX Foundation Professor of Department of Metallurgical Engineering - Colorado School of Mines

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, so I sometimes read some weird !@#$. I know.

That said, I felt the same way about this book that I did Hoadley's Understanding Wood. Absolutely fascinating technical dive on a material that is ubiquitous in our lives. It's not aimed at the lay person, but I think most people could probably pick it up without much trouble.

If you're a friend of mine and you ask to borrow my copy, I will gladly lend and discuss it...though I expect this will never happend :)

[Sankalp · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great reference text, from one of the most accomplished metallurgists, with even better references for deeper dives. Questions at the end of the chapters to assess understanding of the concepts would be a great addition if there is a next edition.