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They are generally characterized by low toxicity in comparison to heavy metals, although beryllium is an exception. Of these, titanium, aluminium and magnesium are in common use as structural materials. From traditional alloys to nanocrystals, fifth edition, covers the materials science, properties, manufacturing processes, and applications of key engineering metals in a single. Aug 12, 2019 metallurgy of the light metals metallurgy and materials science. The extraction of each metal is considered briefly, followed by its casting. This succint and informative introduction to the physical metallurgy of light alloys will be essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in metallurgy, materials, manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
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