Updated and translated by André Luiz V. da Costa e Silva This book is a combination of a metallographic atlas for steels and cast irons and an introductory tex

The book comprises three parts. Part 1 gives a historical description of the development of ironworking techniques since the earliest times. Part 2 is the core

This book provides a solid overview of the important metallurgical concepts related to the microstructures of irons and steels, and it provides detailed guideli