Properties and Applications of Light Weight Alloys - by William Martel (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Lightweight alloys are primarily composed of metals like aluminium, magnesium, and titanium.
- Author(s): William Martel
- 244 Pages
- Technology, Materials Science
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About the Book
Lightweight alloys are primarily composed of metals like aluminium, magnesium, and titanium. They are essential in modern engineering and manufacturing due to their high strength-to-weight ratios. Aluminium alloys, known for their excellent corrosion resistance and malleability, are extensively used in the aerospace and automotive industries to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency. Magnesium alloys, the lightest structural metals, offer superior machinability and are increasingly used in electronics and automotive components. Titanium alloys, with exceptional strength and resistance to extreme temperatures, are indispensable in aerospace, military applications, and biomedical devices. These alloys not only enhance performance and efficiency but also contribute to sustainability by enabling the development of lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles and durable products. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subject of lightweight alloys. Also included in this book is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of lightweight alloys. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.Book Synopsis
Lightweight alloys are primarily composed of metals like aluminium, magnesium, and titanium. They are essential in modern engineering and manufacturing due to their high strength-to-weight ratios. Aluminium alloys, known for their excellent corrosion resistance and malleability, are extensively used in the aerospace and automotive industries to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency. Magnesium alloys, the lightest structural metals, offer superior machinability and are increasingly used in electronics and automotive components. Titanium alloys, with exceptional strength and resistance to extreme temperatures, are indispensable in aerospace, military applications, and biomedical devices. These alloys not only enhance performance and efficiency but also contribute to sustainability by enabling the development of lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles and durable products. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subject of lightweight alloys. Also included in this book is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of lightweight alloys. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 244
Genre: Technology
Sub-Genre: Materials Science
Publisher: Larsen and Keller Education
Theme: Metals & Alloys
Format: Hardcover
Author: William Martel
Language: English
Street Date: August 25, 2025
TCIN: 1004857330
UPC: 9798888364963
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-1634
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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