Copper and Copper Base Alloys: The Physical and Mechanical Properties of Copper and Its Commercial Alloys in Wrought Form (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258649517)

""Copper and Copper Base Alloys: The Physical and Mechanical Properties of Copper and its Commercial Alloys in Wrought Form"" is a comprehensive guide to the properties and applications of copper and its alloys. The book is written by Richard Alfred Wilkins, a renowned expert in the field of metallurgy. The book covers a wide range of topics related to copper and its alloys, including the physical and mechanical properties of copper, the manufacturing processes used to produce copper alloys, and the various applications of these alloys in industry. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of copper and its alloys. The first chapter provides an overview of the properties of copper, including its electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. The second chapter focuses on the various manufacturing processes used to produce copper alloys, including casting, extrusion, and rolling. Subsequent chapters cover specific copper alloys in detail, including brass, bronze, and various copper-nickel alloys. Each chapter includes information on the properties of the alloy, its manufacturing process, and its applications in industry. The book also includes a chapter on the testing and analysis of copper alloys, as well as a glossary of terms related to metallurgy. Overall, ""Copper and Copper Base Alloys"" is an essential resource for anyone working with copper alloys in industry or research. It provides a comprehensive overview of the properties and applications of these versatile materials, making it a valuable reference for engineers, metallurgists, and materials scientists alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Richard Alfred Wilkins,Edward Schaible Bunn
ISBN-10: 1258649519
ISBN-13: 9781258649517
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/06/2013
Pages: 364
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.48lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.81d