Phase Transformation in Metals - Mathematics, Theory, and Practice

This new edition retains its class-tested explanation of the physics of phase transformation and associated constraints from a metallurgical/materials science point of view, and adds an enhanced treatment of the underlying theoretical concepts with greater clarification. The new edition continues its examination of 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.

List of contents

Chapter 1. Crystallography.- Chapter 2. Surface Reconstruction.- Chapter 3. Mass Transport by Diffusion.- Chapter 4. Solidification.- Chapter 5. Planar Metal Solidification.- Chapter 6. Contour Metal Solidification.- Chapter 7. Alloy Solidification I.- Chapter 8. Alloy Solidification II.- Chapter 9. Solid-State Phase Change.- Chapter 10. Solidification Defects.

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Nestor Perez
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.10.2024
• EAN: 9783031706332
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3170633-2
• No. of pages: 554
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 30 mm x 235 mm
• Weight: 1069 g
• Illustrations: XIX, 554 p. 179 illus., 173 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics; Maschinenbau, Werkstoffprüfung, Mathematik für Ingenieure, Technische Thermodynamik, Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Crystallography and Scattering Methods, Crystallography, Mathematical and Computational Engineering Applications, Engineering Mechanics, Metal-organic Frameworks, Solidification, Phase Transformations in Metals, Surface Reconstruction, Solid-State Phase Change, Phase Transition and Critical Phenomena, Planar Metal Solidification, Alloy Solidification, Solidification Defects, Mathematics of Phase Transformations, Contour Metal Solidification, Mass Transport by Diffusion