Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This edited volume examines metallurgical technologies and their place in society throughout the centuries. The authors discuss metallic alloys and the use of raw mineral resources as well as fabrication of engineered alloys for a variety of applications. The applications covered in depth include among them financial, vehicle applications, electronic, biomedical alloys, infrastructure, and nuclear. The authors detail the multiple levels and scales of impact that metallurgical progress has had and continues to have on society. They include case studies with guidance for future research design and innovation of metal materials relevant societal needs.