Ever wonder why metallurgy is such a difficult subject to understand? At a loss trying to comprehend metallurgical concepts? The Metallurgy Spiral is a novel non-linear thinking approach, to both grasp and learn metallurgy and basic metallurgical principles, starting with metallic atoms and finishing with metal products. Through traversing the Metallurgy Spiral, understanding is gained incrementally starting with the atom, followed by alloying, continuing through solidification, progressing through processing methods, and moving forward through optimization of structure, resulting in the formation of combinations of properties, needed for a metal product in its specific application.

This book is divided into three separate parts, which work synergistically to build knowledge and comprehension. Part 1 Metal Products and Markets provides an understanding of the properties of metals, important industrial metals and alloys, metallurgical applications, and world trade in metals. Part 2 The Metallurgy Spiral is focused on teaching and explaining basic metallurgy principles, covering important aspects of metallurgy, starting with metallic atoms and finishing with metal products. Part 3 Detailed Metallurgy Of Selected Metals And Alloys applies this newfound knowledge and understanding to explain in detail the metallurgy of steels, aluminum alloys, and rare earth permanent magnet materials.

With over 30 years of boots on the ground experience in the field of metallurgy in a multitude of diverse global applications, Dr. Branagan commands a rare combination of practical application and experience with detailed scientific and technical knowledge. This book should be invaluable for the student wanting to learn metallurgy, for the engineer who is working with metals and alloys, and for the scientist who wants to expand their knowledge base.