Written by an international expert, Cemented Tungsten Carbides covers the processing, microstructure, and properties of cemented tungsten carbides. It is divided into 18 chapters covering wide areas from crystal structure to phase equilibria, production of metal and carbide powders, and much more.

This book is ideal for researchers, plant engineers, and senior level students in metallurgical, mechanical, materials engineering who are interested in cemented carbides. There is no parallel book in print.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Crystal Structure and Phase Equilibria
3. Production of Metal and Carbide Powders
4. Consolidation of Cemented Carbides
5. Sintering Behavior of Cemented Carbides
6. Microstructural Aspects of Cemented Carbides
7. Mechanical Behavior of Cemented Carbides
8. Magnetic Properties
9. Wear and Erosion of Cemented Carbides
10. Thermal Shock Resistance
11. Corrosion and Oxidation
12. Joining of Cemented Carbides
13. Testing and Quality Control
14. Classification and Applications
15. Coatings
16. Fine Grained and Functionally Graded Cemented Carbides
17. Reclamation of Cemented Carbides
18. Toxicity in Cemented Carbide Production

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