MetalCrucible Interactions

MetalCrucible Interactions suggests solutions to a major challenge in high-temperature materials processing. It offers a holistic presentation of the current knowledge of metalcrucible interactions in a compact volume so that readers can make informed decisions on materials selection. Presenting practical information, this book: Provides an extensive summary of the compatibility a huge variety of metalcontainer combinations, assembles information about all known significant interactions, and evaluates how they are managed Explains the underlying reasons for the occurrence and extent of incompatibility between metals and containment and presents some possible solutions Outlines analytical experimental techniques to quantify compatibility/incompatibility Covers issues and resolution in interrelated solidsolid, solidliquid, solidgas and solidliquidgas processes determining compatibility Discusses all the metals - ferrous, common non ferrous, reactive and refractory metals, rare earths, and the important alloys as well as compounds and special compositions that tide over or remain prone to degradation due to compatibility issues Highlights the value of addressing all interrelated issues in arriving at reliable solutions to compatibility challenges Aimed at readers in industries dealing with materials processing at high temperatures, research scientists and engineers, and graduate students, this book addresses a topic vital to stimulating immediate and long-term research and development, in ways not previously covered in other books.