The annual global production of ferrous materials exceeds the sum of all other metallic materials by more than one order of magnitude. The huge demand for ferrous materials is driven not only by costs and availability, but chiefly by their wide range of useful properties that can be tailored by alloying and processing. This book addresses these relationships and applications of ferrous materials. Each chapter deals with particular topics relating to both steel and cast iron, which have hitherto been handled separately for historical reasons.

Part A describes the fundamental principles. Part B comprises almost two thirds of the book and discusses standardised materials, their processing and applications as well as recent developments. Annex C describes the designation systems and gives a brief history of ferrous materials. The individual chapters are:

A1 Constitution B1 Materials for general applications

A2 Microstructure B2 High-strength materials

A3 Heat treatment B3 Materials for surface layer treatments

A4 Properties B4 Tools for processing minerals

B5 Tools for processing materials

B6 Chemically resistant materials

C1 Material designations B7 Creep-resistant materials

C2 History of iron B8 Functional materials

This book focuses on materials technology and is intended for engineers working with ferrous materials in practical situations who wish to deepen their understanding or who are looking for advice. The necessary practical relevance is based on the authors' many years of industrial experience. Students will find a clear and well-structured presentation with useful diagrams, informative tables, plenty of data and many cross-references in the text. A list of the effects of alloying and tramp elements as well as a detailed index and keyword list assist the reader in finding the required information.

Harmonisation of European standards has made it possible to translate this book from German, currently in its third edition, into English. It was translated by Gillian Scheibelein B.Sc.(Hons.).

Basic research and new manufacturing methods have led to high nitrogen steels (HNS), a promising new group of materials for use in advanced applications in mechanical and chemical engineering. The book deals with the atomic structure, constitution, properties, manufacturing and application of martensitic, austenitic, duplex and dualphase steels of superior strength and corrosion resistance. Combining metallurgy and engineering aspects. It gives a detailed overview and presents new results on HNS. The book is intended for scientists as well as technologists, who will find stimulating information.

High Interstitial Stainless Austenitic Steels is of interest to all engineers and resaerchers working with stainless steel, either at universities or R&D departments in Industry. The new applications described appeal to design engineers while procees engineers find interesting challenges. These novel steels enter more and more industrial applications. Their development is presented by this book in its entirety, starting from the electronic scale of components. This makes it particlularly attractive to Materials Scientists and Metal Physicists.

Basic research and new manufacturing methods have led to high nitrogen steels (HNS), a promising new group of materials for use in advanced applications in mechanical and chemical engineering. The book deals with the atomic structure, constitution, properties, manufacturing and application of martensitic, austenitic, duplex and dualphase steels of superior strength and corrosion resistance. Combining metallurgy and engineering aspects. It gives a detailed overview and presents new results on HNS. The book is intended for scientists as well as technologists, who will find stimulating information.

The annual global production of ferrous materials exceeds the sum of all other metallic materials by more than one order of magnitude. The huge demand for ferrous materials is driven not only by costs and availability, but chiefly by their wide range of useful properties that can be tailored by alloying and processing. This book addresses these relationships and applications of ferrous materials. Each chapter deals with particular topics relating to both steel and cast iron, which have hitherto been handled separately for historical reasons.

Part A describes the fundamental principles. Part B comprises almost two thirds of the book and discusses standardised materials, their processing and applications as well as recent developments. Annex C describes the designation systems and gives a brief history of ferrous materials. The individual chapters are:

A1 Constitution B1 Materials for general applications

A2 Microstructure B2 High-strength materials

A3 Heat treatment B3 Materials for surface layer treatments

A4 Properties B4 Tools for processing minerals

B5 Tools for processing materials

B6 Chemically resistant materials

C1 Material designations B7 Creep-resistant materials

C2 History of iron B8 Functional materials

This book focuses on materials technology and is intended for engineers working with ferrous materials in practical situations who wish to deepen their understanding or who are looking for advice. The necessary practical relevance is based on the authors' many years of industrial experience. Students will find a clear and well-structured presentation with useful diagrams, informative tables, plenty of data and many cross-references in the text. A list of the effects of alloying and tramp elements as well as a detailed index and keyword list assist the reader in finding the required information.

Harmonisation of European standards has made it possible to translate this book from German, currently in its third edition, into English. It was translated by Gillian Scheibelein B.Sc.(Hons.).

Die 3. Auflage der Stahlkunde fur Ingenieure ist um Gusseisen erweitert. Zum ersten Mal sind die Werkstoffgruppen Stahl und Gusseisen in einem Buch zusammengefuhrt. Damit werden Lesern Gemeinsamkeiten, aber auch grundsatzliche Unterschiede in ubersichtlicher Form nahe gebracht. Die bewahrte Aufbereitung des Stoffes von den Grundlagen des Gefuges, den Gebrauchs- und Fertigungseigenschaften bis zur Verarbeitung, Warmebehandlung und industrieller Anwendung von genormten und neueren Eisenwerkstoffen wird beibehalten. Sie reichen von unlegierten bis zu hoechstlegierten Sorten. Teil A (Grundlagen) umfasst die Kapitel Konstitution, Gefuge, Warmebehandlung, Eigenschaften. Teil B (Anwendung) enthalt die Kapitel Werkstoffe fur allgemeine Verwendung, Hoeherfeste Werkstoffe, Werkstoffe fur Randschichtbehandlung, Werkzeuge fur die Werkstoff- und Mineralverarbeitung, Chemisch bestandige Werkstoffe, Warmfeste Werkstoffe, Funktionswerkstoffe.

High Interstitial Stainless Austenitic Steels is of interest to all engineers and resaerchers working with stainless steel, either at universities or R&D departments in Industry. The new applications described appeal to design engineers while procees engineers find interesting challenges. These novel steels enter more and more industrial applications. Their development is presented by this book in its entirety, starting from the electronic scale of components. This makes it particlularly attractive to Materials Scientists and Metal Physicists.

Dieses Buch wendet sich an Wissenschaftler und Ingenieure in Hochschule und Industrie in den Gebieten Werkstoff- und Fertigungstechnik. Insbesondere werden die in der Verschleissforschung oder im Verschleissschutz Tatigen angesprochen. Das Werk behandelt eine Werkstoffgruppe, die in ihren Eigenschaften zwischen Werkzeugstahlen und Hartmetallen liegt und vor allem gegen Verschleiss durch kornige mineralische Stoffe eingesetzt wird. Es spannt einen Bogen von den Grundlagen des Gefuges und den daraus resultierenden Eigenschaften uber die Herstellung und Verarbeitung bis zur Anwendung dieser Werkstoffe."

Die 3. Auflage der Stahlkunde fur Ingenieure ist um Gusseisen erweitert. Zum ersten Mal sind die Werkstoffgruppen Stahl und Gusseisen in einem Buch zusammengefuhrt. Damit werden Lesern Gemeinsamkeiten, aber auch grundsatzliche Unterschiede in ubersichtlicher Form nahe gebracht. Die bewahrte Aufbereitung des Stoffes von den Grundlagen des Gefuges, den Gebrauchs- und Fertigungseigenschaften bis zur Verarbeitung, Warmebehandlung und industrieller Anwendung von genormten und neueren Eisenwerkstoffen wird beibehalten. Sie reichen von unlegierten bis zu hoechstlegierten Sorten. Teil A (Grundlagen) umfasst die Kapitel Konstitution, Gefuge, Warmebehandlung, Eigenschaften. Teil B (Anwendung) enthalt die Kapitel Werkstoffe fur allgemeine Verwendung, Hoeherfeste Werkstoffe, Werkstoffe fur Randschichtbehandlung, Werkzeuge fur die Werkstoff- und Mineralverarbeitung, Chemisch bestandige Werkstoffe, Warmfeste Werkstoffe, Funktionswerkstoffe.