Covers the composition, properties, and applications of aluminum alloys, including mechanical properties of heat-treatable and work-hardened alloys, and structural light alloys like aluminum, magnesium, and titanium.
Delves into the solidification process and microstructure of aluminum-silicon alloys, discussing the formation of shrinkage voids and methods to improve mechanical properties.
Explores precipitation hardening in alloys, emphasizing the control of precipitation kinetics and the role of dislocations in strengthening mechanisms.
