Phase Transformation in Metals
Mathematics, Theory and Practice
Authors: Perez, Nestor
Free Preview- Reinforces concepts with example problems illustrating the application of thermodynamics and heat transfer techniques for solving complex solidification problems
- Adopts an easy and succinct manner narrative style
- Elucidates solidification shrinkage and gas porosity in casting defects
- Describes analysis of cracks around a pore using linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM)
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This textbook explains the physics of phase transformation and associated constraints from a metallurgical or materials science point of view, based on many topics including crystallography, mass transport by diffusion, thermodynamics, heat transfer and related temperature gradients, thermal deformation, and even fracture mechanics. The work presented emphasizes solidification and related analytical models based on heat transfer. This corresponds with the most fundamental physical event of continuous evolution of latent heat of fusion for directional or non-directional liquid-to-solid phase transformation at a specific interface with a certain geometrical shape, such as planar or curved front. Dr. Perez introduces mathematical and engineering approximation schemes for describing the phase transformation, mainly during solidification of pure metals and alloys. Giving clear definitions and explanations of theoretical concepts and full detail of derivation of formulae, this interdisciplinary volume is ideal for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in applied science, and professionals in the metal making and surface reconstruction industries.
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Dr. Nestor Perez is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico. His academic interests include Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Fracture Mechanics, Corrosion, and Thermodynamics.
- Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Crystallography
Pages 1-44
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Surface Reconstruction
Pages 45-74
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Mass Transport by Diffusion
Pages 75-115
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Solidification
Pages 117-206
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Planar Metal Solidification
Pages 207-260
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Phase Transformation in Metals
- Book Subtitle
- Mathematics, Theory and Practice
- Authors
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- Nestor Perez
- Copyright
- 2020
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-030-49168-0
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-030-49168-0
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-030-49167-3
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XIX, 544
- Number of Illustrations
- 54 b/w illustrations, 156 illustrations in colour
- Topics