Skip to content

Materials Reference

Explore authoritative materials engineering overviews and reference resources
ASM Handbook Complete Print Library
ASM Handbook Complete Print Library

The easiest and most cost-effective way to build a comprehensive materials library!

Print Edition: $13,710 ASM Members | $18,280 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Set (45 Volumes)
ASM Handbook Set (45 Volumes)

The ASM Handbook series contains peer-reviewed, trusted information in every area of materials specialization. The series is the industry's best known and most comprehensive source of information on ferrous and nonferrous metals.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $15,390 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 1 & 2: Properties and Selection Set
ASM Handbook Volume 1 & 2: Properties and Selection Set

Buy this two-volume ASM Handbook reference set which provides comprehensive coverage of the properties and selection of ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys. Information covered includes, performance and selection of cast irons, carbon and low al

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $680 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 12: Fractography
ASM Handbook Volume 12: Fractography

The revised ASM Handbook, Volume 12: Fractography contains substantially expanded coverage of the subject of fractography—in the form of 17 entirely new material-specific, text-based articles. It includes in-depth information on the

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 12A: Atlas of Fractographs
ASM Handbook Volume 12A: Atlas of Fractographs

Featuring over 1700 high-quality fractographs across 30 material categories—from cast irons to ceramics—this essential atlas provides engineers and failure analysts with a visual reference guide to identify fracture mechanisms.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 13A, 13B, 13C Corrosion Set
ASM Handbook Volume 13A, 13B, 13C Corrosion Set

Corrosion Handbook set includes: Volume 13A: Corrosion: Fundamentals, Testing, and Protection, Volume 13B: Corrosion: Materials, and Volume 13C: Environments and Industries.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $1,020 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 13A: Corrosion: Fundamentals, Testing, and Protection
ASM Handbook Volume 13A: Corrosion: Fundamentals, Testing, and Protection

Volume 13A is a comprehensive reference on corrosion, its causes, and cures. It describes the fundamental electrochemistry of corrosion and the thermodynamic and kinetic mechanisms that drive the corrosion process.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 13B: Corrosion Materials
ASM Handbook Volume 13B: Corrosion Materials

Volume 13B provides detailed information on the corrosion performance of metals and alloys, along with selection and application considerations for specific materials and corrosive environments.  

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 13C: Corrosion: Environments and Industries
ASM Handbook Volume 13C: Corrosion: Environments and Industries

Volume 13C examines the process of corrosion and its effects in various industries, environments, and applications. It provides detailed explanations of charge transfer reactions that occur in fresh water, marine, underground, and military environmen

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 14B: Metalworking: Sheet Forming
ASM Handbook Volume 14B: Metalworking: Sheet Forming

Volume 14B on sheet forming is the second of two volumes on metalworking technology. It addresses all methods of sheet metal fabrication technologies, selection of equipment and die materials, specification of forming practices for specific alloys, a

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 15: Casting
ASM Handbook Volume 15: Casting

ASM Handbook, Volume 15: Casting is a comprehensive reference on the principles and practice of metal casting, covering the fundamentals, process selection and parameters, and materials performance; it also addresses molten metal processing, solidifi

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 16: Machining
ASM Handbook Volume 16: Machining

Volume 16 covers machining technologies, including fundamentals, detailed descriptions of specific machining and grinding processes, guidelines for proper selection of cutting tool materials and cutting fluids, and recommendations for improved machin

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 20: Materials Selection and Design
ASM Handbook Volume 20: Materials Selection and Design

Volume 20: provides insights on how to improve products and reduce costs by leveraging materials technology in the context of engineering design.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 22A: Fundamentals of Modeling for Metals Processing
ASM Handbook Volume 22A: Fundamentals of Modeling for Metals Processing

Volume 22A provides a thorough review of computational modeling and its application in the development of alloys and associated processing techniques, and describes the basic concepts of modeling and simulation and accepted practices in the use of fi

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 22B: Metals Process Simulation
ASM Handbook Volume 22B: Metals Process Simulation

Volume 22B describes the methods, models, and tools used to simulate manufacturing processes and predict the microstructure and mechanical properties of metals and metal parts.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 2: Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials
ASM Handbook Volume 2: Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials

Volume 2 is a comprehensive and authoritative single-volume reference book on nonferrous metals and alloys. Extensive coverage on aluminum, titanium and copper.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 8: Mechanical Testing and Evaluation
ASM Handbook Volume 8: Mechanical Testing and Evaluation

Volume 8 covers the mechanical testing of alloys, plastics, ceramics, composites, and common engineering components such as fasteners, gears, bearings, adhesive joints, and welds.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volume 9: Metallography and Microstructures
ASM Handbook Volume 9: Metallography and Microstructures

Volume 9 is recommended for anyone who specifies, performs, monitors, evaluates, or uses metallurgical analysis for production QC, research, or educational training. Important updates reflecting the substantial changes in automation, equipment, consu

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volumes 2A and 2B Aluminum Set
ASM Handbook Volumes 2A and 2B Aluminum Set

Aluminum Handbook Set Sale—purchase the two-volume set at a special discounted price. The set includes ASM Handbooks, Volume 2A: Aluminum Science and Technology and Volume 2B: Properties and Selection of Aluminum Alloys.

Print Edition: $510 ASM Members | $680 Non-Members

ASM Handbook Volumes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F Heat Treating Set
ASM Handbook Volumes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F Heat Treating Set

Heat treating handbook set includes: Volume 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, and 4F

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $2,050 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 10: Materials Characterization
ASM Handbook, Volume 10: Materials Characterization

The 2019 edition of ASM Handbook, Volume 10: Materials Characterization provides detailed technical information that will enable readers to select and use analytical techniques that are appropriate for their problem. Each article describing a charact

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 18: Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Technology
ASM Handbook, Volume 18: Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Technology

Volume 18 addresses friction and wear from a systems perspective, while providing a detailed understanding of why it occurs and how to control it; it also explains the basic theory of friction and wear, and offers valuable insight on the forces, mech

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 19: Fatigue and Fracture
ASM Handbook, Volume 19: Fatigue and Fracture

Volume 19 is a resource for basic concepts, alloy property data, and the testing and analysis methods used to characterize fatigue and fracture behavior of structural materials.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 1: Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys
ASM Handbook, Volume 1: Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys

Volume 1 is a comprehensive reference guide to compositions, properties, performance, and selection of cast irons, carbon and low-alloy steels, tool steels, stainless steels, and superalloys.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 1A: Cast Iron Science and Technology
ASM Handbook, Volume 1A: Cast Iron Science and Technology

ASM Handbook, Volume 1A: Cast Iron Science and Technology is an in-depth and comprehensive reference for those who research, develop, process, make, use, analyze, or specify cast irons. Doru M. Stefanescu, Professor Emeritus from The University of Al

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 22A & 22B Modeling 2-Volume Set
ASM Handbook, Volume 22A & 22B Modeling 2-Volume Set

ASM Handbook, Volumes 22A and 22B together provide a complete and authoritative reference set on modeling and simulation.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $680 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 23: Materials for Medical Devices
ASM Handbook, Volume 23: Materials for Medical Devices

This volume considers the most common materials used in medical devices. State-of-the-art reference information is given for implant materials including stainless steels, cobalt-base alloys, titanium, shape memory alloys, noble metals, ceramics, and

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 2A: Aluminum Science and Technology
ASM Handbook, Volume 2A: Aluminum Science and Technology

Volume 2A provides a detailed and broad-based reference that gives readers insights and solutions on the factors that influence process selection, product quality, performance, and serviceability of aluminum products.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 2B: Properties and Selection of Aluminum Alloys
ASM Handbook, Volume 2B: Properties and Selection of Aluminum Alloys

This volume provides provides in-depth coverage on the properties, performance, structural design, specifications, and development of aluminum alloys.. It is the companion volume of ASM Handbook, Volume 2A: Aluminum Science and Technology, released i

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Handbook, Volume 4A: Steel Heat Treating Fundamentals and Processes
ASM Handbook, Volume 4A: Steel Heat Treating Fundamentals and Processes

Buy the new ASM Handbook Volume 4A which provides an excellent foundation on the modern methods of steel heat treating for new or experienced practitioners. Major topics include: the physical metallurgy of steel heat treatment, fundamentals and pract

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Materials Engineering Dictionary
ASM Materials Engineering Dictionary

Every engineer and every library should own a copy of this comprehensive materials dictionary. It features 10,000 authoritative entries (arranged from A to Z), covering materials, processes, and concepts related to ferrous and nonferrous metals, plas

Print Edition: $80 ASM Members | $107 Non-Members

ASM Metals Reference Book, 3rd Edition
ASM Metals Reference Book, 3rd Edition

Provides tabular data on practically all ferrous and nonferrous metals for easy review and comparison of different materials. Covers chemical compositions, physical and mechanical properties, manufacturing processes, applications, pertinent specifica

Print Edition: $140 ASM Members | $185 Non-Members

ASM Ready Reference: Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Metals
ASM Ready Reference: Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Metals

A speedy source for qualified electrical and magnetic property data for metals. KEY FEATURES: The data tables are arranged by material hierarchy. Values are given for both low and high temperatures.

Print Edition: $80 ASM Members | $99 Non-Members

ASM Ready Reference: Properties and Units for Engineering Alloys
ASM Ready Reference: Properties and Units for Engineering Alloys

This convenient source has definitions, synonyms, abbreviations, and conversion factors for both mechanical and physical properties. For ease of use, all pertinent information, including foreign names and parameters, is grouped onto one single page.

Print Edition: $43 ASM Members | $53 Non-Members

ASM Ready Reference: Thermal Properties of Metals
ASM Ready Reference: Thermal Properties of Metals

This volume in the ASM Ready Reference series is a quick and easy to use source for qualified thermal properties of metals and alloys. The data tables are arranged by material hierarchy, with summary tables sorted by property value. Values are given

Print Edition: $86 ASM Members | $107 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook Carbon and Alloy Steels
ASM Specialty Handbook Carbon and Alloy Steels

Carbon and alloy steels are the workhorse of structural materials in modern engineering because of their very reasonable costs coupled with their many and varied properties that allow their use in such a large array of applications.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook Cast Irons
ASM Specialty Handbook Cast Irons

Basic information on metallurgy, solidification characteristics, and properties, as well as extensive reviews on the low-alloy gray, ductile, compacted graphite, and malleable irons.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook Set Sale (9-Volume Set)
ASM Specialty Handbook Set Sale (9-Volume Set)

ASM's 9-Volume Specialty Handbook set!   Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys Carbon and Alloy Steels Cast Irons Heat-Resistant Materials Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys Nickel, Cobalt, and Their Alloys Stainless Steels Tool Materials Copper and Copper Alloys

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $3,080 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook Steels, 2-Volume Set
ASM Specialty Handbook Steels, 2-Volume Set

Buy both the Stainless Steels and the Carbon and Alloy Steels Specialty Handbooks and save! 2-Volume Set. Your single resource for stainless information.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $680 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook: Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
ASM Specialty Handbook: Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

This one-stop reference is a tremendous value and time saver for engineers, designers and researchers who select and process aluminum and aluminum alloys. Covers all aspects of the selection, processing, properties, and performance of aluminum.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook: Copper and Copper Alloys
ASM Specialty Handbook: Copper and Copper Alloys

Authoritative coverage of the selection, processing, applications, and performance of copper and copper alloys.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook: Heat-Resistant Materials
ASM Specialty Handbook: Heat-Resistant Materials

A comprehensive reference source on engineering metallic and nonmetallic heat resistant materials from carbon and alloy steels to refractory metals, and ceramics to carbon-carbon composites.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook: Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys
ASM Specialty Handbook: Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys

This handbook is the most comprehensive collection of engineering information on this important structural material published in the last sixty years. Prepared with the participation of the International Magnesium Association, it presents the current

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook: Nickel, Cobalt, and Their Alloys
ASM Specialty Handbook: Nickel, Cobalt, and Their Alloys

A comprehensive guide to the compositions, properties, processing, performance, and applications of nickel, cobalt, and their alloys.

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook: Stainless Steels
ASM Specialty Handbook: Stainless Steels

The best single-volume reference on the metallurgy, selection, processing, performance, and evaluation of stainless steels, incorporating essential information culled from across the ASM Handbook series. Includes additional data and reference informa

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

ASM Specialty Handbook: Tool Materials
ASM Specialty Handbook: Tool Materials

Provides detailed and comprehensive information about the selection, processing, and properties of materials for machining and metalworking applications, including wrought and powder metallurgy tool steels, cobalt base alloys, cemented carbides, cerm

Print Edition: $285 ASM Members | $380 Non-Members

Advanced Fracture Mechanics and Structural Integrity
Advanced Fracture Mechanics and Structural Integrity

Advanced Fracture Mechanics and Structural Integrity is organized to cover quantitative descriptions of crack growth and fracture phenomena. The mechanics of fracture are explained, emphasizing elastic-plastic and time-dependent fracture mechanics. A

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $190 Non-Members

Alloy Digest Sourcebook: Stainless Steels
Alloy Digest Sourcebook: Stainless Steels

This Sourcebook provides over 150 data sheets selected from 700+ on stainless steel published in Alloy Digest from the 1950s to 2000. Each two-page data sheet offers facts and figures about composition, physical and mechanical properties, he

Print Edition: $75 ASM Members | $99 Non-Members

Alloying: Understanding the Basics
Alloying: Understanding the Basics

A comprehensive guide to the influence of alloy additions on mechanical properties, physical properties, corrosion and chemical behavior, and processing and manufacturing characteristics. The coverage considers "alloying" to include any addition of a

Print Edition: $155 ASM Members | $205 Non-Members

Aluminum Alloy Castings: Properties, Processes, and Applications
Aluminum Alloy Castings: Properties, Processes, and Applications

Aluminum Alloy Castings provides property and performance data for all types of aluminum alloy castings and reviews and describes the factors that contribute to and affect those properties, including composition, microstructure, casting process, heat

Print Edition: $215 ASM Members | $285 Non-Members

Aluminum Casting Technology, Third Edition
Aluminum Casting Technology, Third Edition

“Aluminum Casting Technology,” has become one of the key resources for aluminum metalcasting personnel throughout the world. This updated reference book is perfect for today’s aluminum metalcasting personnel as an important addition to their technica

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $285 Non-Members

Aluminum Casting, Iron and Steel Castings, and Casting Equipment Engineering Guide Set
Aluminum Casting, Iron and Steel Castings, and Casting Equipment Engineering Guide Set

This three-book set offers product-process development and problem solving of aluminum and iron and steel castings in a variety of industries, in addition to coverage of engineering details of casting equipment.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $605 Non-Members

Aluminum Castings Engineering Guide
Aluminum Castings Engineering Guide

This practical guide to product and process engineering of various aluminum castings emphasizes process and material characteristics; product-process-alloy integration; manufacturing aspects of aluminum casting; product design features; tooling desig

Print Edition: $180 ASM Members | $240 Non-Members

Aluminum Castings for Structural Applications
Aluminum Castings for Structural Applications

This book emphasizes factors affecting the structure and mechanical properties–such as the influence of alloying elements including impurities, casting processes, gating and risering design, phase diagrams, melt treatment to improve the quality of th

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $210 Non-Members

Aluminum Extrusion Technology, Second Edition
Aluminum Extrusion Technology, Second Edition

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of aluminum extrusion technology and revises the first book, Aluminum Extrusion Technology (ASM International, 2000), by adding information about recent technology in press, process,

Print Edition: $175 ASM Members | $230 Non-Members

Aluminum Recycling, Second Edition
Aluminum Recycling, Second Edition

What makes this book unique is a specific focus on aluminum recovery, rather than just recycling in general. It also offers an integrated discussion of scrap recovery and re-melting operations and includes economic as well as technical elements of re

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $290 Non-Members

Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys: Atlas of Microfractographs
Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys: Atlas of Microfractographs

This atlas provides an in-depth understanding of the metallurgy and fracture behavior of aluminum-silicon casting alloys, which are used in a wide variety of automotive, aerospace, and consumer product applications.

Print Edition: $105 ASM Members | $140 Non-Members

Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys: Atlas of Microstructures
Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys: Atlas of Microstructures

The Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys: Atlas of Microstructures provides any engineer or researcher who works with aluminum castings with a practical and substantive tool for the visual analysis of the microscopic images of the microstructure of alumin

Print Edition: $165 ASM Members | $220 Non-Members

Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys: Atlas of Microstructures and Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys: Atlas
Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys: Atlas of Microstructures and Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys: Atlas

This two-volume set of microstructures and microfractographs display images seen under a microscope and comprises systematic documentation of aluminum-silicon alloys with relevant descriptions.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $305 Non-Members

Aluminum: Properties and Physical Metallurgy
Aluminum: Properties and Physical Metallurgy

A collective effort of 53 recognized experts on aluminum and aluminum alloys. This book is a joint venture by world-renowned authorities and the Aluminum Association Inc. and ASM International.

Print Edition: $140 ASM Members | $185 Non-Members

Aluminum: Technology, Industry, and Applications
Aluminum: Technology, Industry, and Applications

Aluminum—Technology, Industry, and Applications provides an overview of the processes, practices, and trends associated with the use of aluminum as an engineering material. This resourceful and practical book includes chapters on mining and

Print Edition: $165 ASM Members | $220 Non-Members

Atlas of Fatigue Curves
Atlas of Fatigue Curves

Consolidates important and hard-to-find fatigue data in a single comprehensive source.Contains more than 500 fatigue curves for industrial ferrous and nonferrous alloys.

Print Edition: $255 ASM Members | $340 Non-Members

Atlas of Stress-Strain Curves, 2nd Edition
Atlas of Stress-Strain Curves, 2nd Edition

Presents more than 1400 stress-strain curves from authoritative sources. The presentation of the curves is normalized to aid making comparisons among materials.

Print Edition: $290 ASM Members | $385 Non-Members

Atlas of Time Temperature Diagrams, Two-Volume Set
Atlas of Time Temperature Diagrams, Two-Volume Set

These two volumes comprise the most comprehensive collection of time-temperature diagrams ever collected.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $600 Non-Members

Atlas of Time-Temperature Diagrams for Irons and Steels
Atlas of Time-Temperature Diagrams for Irons and Steels

The most comprehensive collection of time-temperature diagrams for irons and steels ever collected. Includes diagrams for isothermal transformation, continuous cooling transformation, time-temperature precipitation, time-temperature embrittlement, an

Print Edition: $255 ASM Members | $340 Non-Members

Atlas of Time-Temperature Diagrams for Nonferrous Alloys
Atlas of Time-Temperature Diagrams for Nonferrous Alloys

The most comprehensive collection of time-temperature diagrams for nonferrous alloys ever collected.

Print Edition: $255 ASM Members | $340 Non-Members

Basic Concepts of Ferrous Metallurgy
Basic Concepts of Ferrous Metallurgy

This book presents and describes basic concepts of metallurgy common to the ferrous foundry industry. A valuable publication for students of ferrous metallurgy and ferrous foundry operations and also foundry personnel who wish to refresh themselves o

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $55 Non-Members

Beryllium Chemistry and Processing
Beryllium Chemistry and Processing

A comprehensive reference guide to beryllium, its history, and its chemical, mechanical, and physical properties.

Print Edition: $215 ASM Members | $257 Non-Members

Best Practices in Aluminum Metalcasting
Best Practices in Aluminum Metalcasting

Respected industry expert, Geoffrey Sigworth has compiled a lifetime of experience (academic and practical) into this one book dedicated to the best practices in aluminum metalcasting. Sigworth includes 60 technical papers on CD-ROM in addition to Ex

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $170 Non-Members

Biomaterials in Orthopaedic Surgery
Biomaterials in Orthopaedic Surgery

Reviews the biomaterials (metallic, non-metallic and bone allografts) used for orthopaedic applications and explains both the engineering and clinical aspects of their use and performance within the human body.

Print Edition: $105 ASM Members | $137 Non-Members

Biomaterials: A Basic Introduction
Biomaterials: A Basic Introduction

Biomaterials: A Basic Introduction is a definitive resource for students entering biomedical or bioengineering disciplines. This text offers a detailed exploration of engineering and materials science, and examines the boundary and relationship betwe

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $240 Non-Members

Brazing, 2nd Edition
Brazing, 2nd Edition

This popular book answers practical questions that arise in the application and use of brazing technology. The new Second Edition has been revised and updated to create a current and comprehensive resource on brazing fundamentals.

Print Edition: $130 ASM Members | $175 Non-Members

CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety, 5th Edition
CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety, 5th Edition

Expanded and updated, the CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety, Fifth Edition provides information on planning and building a facility, developing an organization infrastructure, planning for emergencies and contingencies, choosing the correct equipment

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $400 Non-Members

CRC Handbook of Materials Science
CRC Handbook of Materials Science

Published in 1974: The CRC Handbook of Materials Science provides a current and readily accessible guide to the physical properties of solid state and structural materials.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $74.99 Non-Members

CRC Practical Handbook of Materials Selection
CRC Practical Handbook of Materials Selection

The CRC Practical Handbook of Materials Selection uses an easy-to-follow organization based on materials properties and includes many data sets to compare materials by property value. This volume serves as a companion volume to the CRC Materials Science and Engineering Handbook, Second Edition.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $250 Non-Members

Carburizing: Microstructures and Properties
Carburizing: Microstructures and Properties

Detailed discussions and over 250 graphs and charts describe the effects of microstructure on the properties of carburized steels. In-depth coverage clarifies the causes, interpretation, prevention, and consequences of various microstructural variati

Print Edition: $130 ASM Members | $175 Non-Members

Casting 2-Volume Set
Casting 2-Volume Set

Special Set discount - save up to $89! These two books together are comprehensive guides to modern casting technologies and casting design principles.    ASM Handbook, Volume 15: Casting provides in-depth coverage of the principles, practices, and ap

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $358 Non-Members

Casting Defects Handbook: Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys
Casting Defects Handbook: Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys

Many of the common types of casting defects encountered in the production of aluminum alloy castings are presented. These defects are categorized by production method, with possible causes and, in some cases, prevention techniques listed.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $80 Non-Members

Casting Defects Handbook: Iron & Steel
Casting Defects Handbook: Iron & Steel

AFS has released its latest publication on casting defects, Casting Defects Handbook--Iron & Steel. The first edition of the Casting Defects Handbook has been available to metalcasting personnel worldwide for more than 35 years. The new edition has b

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $80 Non-Members

Casting Design and Performance
Casting Design and Performance

Provides fundamental information about how casting design influences casting solidification and how casting solidification influences casting properties. Mechanical property data, especially for dynamic properties, are also described in details for c

Print Edition: $145 ASM Members | $197 Non-Members

Casting Equipment Engineering Guide
Casting Equipment Engineering Guide

Casting Equipment Engineering Guide is an essential resource covering engineering details of casting equipment, their design features, applications, capabilities, and selection guidelines.

Print Edition: $165 ASM Members | $220 Non-Members

Ceramic Joining
Ceramic Joining

This book answers many practical questions that arise as engineers and technicians find more and more uses for ceramics, which have developed so fast that reliable information is often hard to find. Data from manufacturers' literature, reports of tec

Print Edition: $37 ASM Members | $49 Non-Members

Ceramic Technology and Processing
Ceramic Technology and Processing

Perfect for the new technician or engineer entering the ceramics industry as well as for the "old hand" who needs an update on some aspect of ceramics processing, this resource provides practical laboratory-oriented answers to such typical processing

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $250 Non-Members

Ceramography: Preparation and Analysis of Ceramic Microstructures
Ceramography: Preparation and Analysis of Ceramic Microstructures

Ceramography provides detailed instructions on how to saw, mount, grind, polish, etch, examine, interpret and measure ceramic microstructures. It will be a reference guide for technicians in quality control and R&D, process engineers in ceramic m

Print Edition: $126 ASM Members | $157 Non-Members

Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics
Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics

Provides practical and comprehensive coverage on the performance of plastics and how it is characterized during design, property testing, and failure analysis.

Print Edition: $205 ASM Members | $270 Non-Members

Characterization of Materials, 2nd Edition, 3 Volume Set
Characterization of Materials, 2nd Edition, 3 Volume Set

A thoroughly updated and expanded new edition, this work features a logical, detailed, and self-contained coverage of the latest materials characterization techniques.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $1,072.95 Non-Members

Chemical Technician's Ready Reference Handbook
Chemical Technician's Ready Reference Handbook

THE DEFINITIVE CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRY REFERENCE--FULLY REVISED   Updated to reflect the latest developments in operational procedures for today's sophisticated chemical technologies, Chemical Technicians' Ready Reference Handbook, Fifth Edition, r

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $130 Non-Members

Coatings Technology Handbook, Third Edition
Coatings Technology Handbook, Third Edition

Completely revised and updated, containing 14 new chapters, Coatings Technology Handbook, Third Edition supplies a broad cross-index of the different aspects involved in the discipline. The book covers the composition of both organic and inorganic re

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $425 Non-Members

Coatings Technology: Fundamentals, Testing and Processing Techniques
Coatings Technology: Fundamentals, Testing and Processing Techniques

Drawn from the third edition of The Coatings Technology Handbook, this book focuses entirely on testing, experimental design, and strategies for selecting processing techniques in the coatings, adhesives, paints, and inks industries.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $290 Non-Members

Cold and Hot Forging: Fundamentals and Applications
Cold and Hot Forging: Fundamentals and Applications

Reviews the fundamentals of forging technology, the principal variables of the forging process and their interactions, and computer-aided techniques such as finite element analysis (FEA) for forging process and tooling design. Topics addressed includ

Print Edition: $175 ASM Members | $230 Non-Members

Composite Filament Winding
Composite Filament Winding

Filament winding is the most efficient method of manufacturing composite shapes. Topics include capabilities and limitations of filament winding, practical issues such as fiber and resin handling, winding theory, software and numerical control, histo

Print Edition: $140 ASM Members | $185 Non-Members

Concise Metals Engineering Data Book
Concise Metals Engineering Data Book

This reference book is jam-packed with essential metals engineering data for hundreds of metals and alloys. The concise format makes it easy to carry with you on the job, and the book is organized to help you find information quickly. An excellent re

Print Edition: $37 ASM Members | $49 Non-Members

Control of Microstructures and Properties in Steel Arc Welds
Control of Microstructures and Properties in Steel Arc Welds

Control of Microstructures and Properties in Steel Arc Welds provides an overview of the most recent developments in welding metallurgy.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $475 Non-Members

Corrosion Analysis
Corrosion Analysis

The book gives an overview about all relevant electrochemical and spectroscopic methods used in corrosion research. Besides the correct use and interpretation, the methods are correlated with industrial test methods for organic coatings and conversio

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $240 Non-Members

Corrosion Engineering Handbook
Corrosion Engineering Handbook

Corrosion can be both costly and dangerous, resulting in product contamination or loss as well as structural instability and premature failure. This handbook contains information necessary for ensuring that, regardless of the structure being built, t

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $425 Non-Members

Corrosion Handbook and Book Set
Corrosion Handbook and Book Set

Purchase ASM Handbook Volume 13A: Corrosion: Fundamentals, Testing, and Protection, and receive Corrosion: Understanding the Basics for HALF PRICE.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $387 Non-Members

Corrosion Inspection and Monitoring
Corrosion Inspection and Monitoring

The comprehensive reference on modern techniques and methods for monitoring and inspecting corrosion Strategic corrosion inspection and monitoring can improve asset management and life cycle assessment and optimize operational budgets.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $149.95 Non-Members

Corrosion Mechanisms in Theory and Practice, Third Edition
Corrosion Mechanisms in Theory and Practice, Third Edition

Updated to include recent results from intensive worldwide research efforts in materials science, surface science, and corrosion science, Corrosion Mechanisms in Theory and Practice, Third Edition explores the latest advances in corrosion and protect

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $475 Non-Members

Corrosion Protection for the Oil and Gas Industry: Pipelines, Subsea Equipment, and Structures
Corrosion Protection for the Oil and Gas Industry: Pipelines, Subsea Equipment, and Structures

Corrosion Protection for the Oil and Gas Industry: Pipelines, Subsea Equipment, and Structures summarizes the main causes of corrosion and requirements for materials protection, selection of corrosion-resistant materials and coating materials commonl

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $170 Non-Members

Corrosion Resistance of Zinc and Zinc Alloys
Corrosion Resistance of Zinc and Zinc Alloys

This unique reference analyzes available information on the corrosion resistance of zinc and its alloys both as solid materials and as coatings on steel-detailing the corrosion resistance of zinc in atmospheric, aqueous, underground, and chemical env

Print Edition: $400 ASM Members | $425 Non-Members

Corrosion and Corrosion Protection Handbook, 2nd Edition
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection Handbook, 2nd Edition

Contents: Fundamentals and Prevention of Metallic Corrosion, Dean M. Berger Atmospheric Corrosion, Philip A. Schweitzer, P.E. Cathodic Protection, Philip A. Schwietzer, P.E. Corrosion Inhibitors, Philip A. Schweitzer, P.E. Carbon Steel and Low-Alloy

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $475 Non-Members

Corrosion and Its Control of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Understanding, Engineering, and Performa
Corrosion and Its Control of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Understanding, Engineering, and Performa

Valuable information on corrosion fundamentals and applications of aluminum and magnesium. Aluminum and magnesium alloys are receiving increased attention due to their light weight, abundance, and resistance to corrosion. In particular, when used in

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $220 Non-Members

Corrosion and Materials in the Oil and Gas Industries
Corrosion and Materials in the Oil and Gas Industries

Corrosion and Materials in the Oil and Gas Industries draws on state-of-the-art corrosion and materials technology as well as integrity management to offer guidance on dealing with aging and life extension in the oil and gas industries.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $290 Non-Members

Corrosion in the Petrochemical Industry, Second Edition
Corrosion in the Petrochemical Industry, Second Edition

A comprehensive guide to understanding and preventing corrosion in the petrochemical industry. Written for engineers, production managers and technicians, this book explains how to select the best material for a corrosion-sensitive petrochemical appl

Print Edition: $180 ASM Members | $240 Non-Members

Corrosion of Aluminium
Corrosion of Aluminium

Corrosion of Aluminium offers a global approach to corrosion, comprising the selection of alloys, design principles and service conditions. This book highlights the practical and general aspects of the corrosion of aluminium alloys with many illustra

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $210 Non-Members

Corrosion of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Corrosion of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

Presents comprehensive coverage of the corrosion behavior of aluminum and aluminum alloys, with emphasis on practical information about how to select and process these materials in order to prevent corrosion attack.

Print Edition: $140 ASM Members | $185 Non-Members

Corrosion of Weldments
Corrosion of Weldments

Corrosion failures of industrial components are commonly associated with welding. This book details the many forms of weld corrosion and the methods used to prevent or minimize weld corrosion.

Print Edition: $155 ASM Members | $207 Non-Members

Corrosion: Understanding the Basics
Corrosion: Understanding the Basics

A practical "how to" introduction and guide to understanding and solving the problems of corrosion of structural materials.

Print Edition: $190 ASM Members | $250 Non-Members

Damage Mechanisms and Life Assessment of High Temperature Components
Damage Mechanisms and Life Assessment of High Temperature Components

This book brings together the theoretical aspects of high-temperature damage phenomena and the practical aspects of assessing the actual damage on a component-specific basis. The first four chapters lay the theoretical foundation with respect to toug

Print Edition: $115 ASM Members | $150 Non-Members

Decoration and Assembly of Plastic Parts
Decoration and Assembly of Plastic Parts

Written for those with little or no formal plastics education, this book highlights and documents the decoration and assembly processes in a clear and direct manner.

Print Edition: $39 ASM Members | $53 Non-Members

Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures
Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures

Emphasizing defect identification and restitution, Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures explains how defects and damage in composite materials and structures impact composite component performance.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $290 Non-Members

Deformation & Fracture Mechanics, 5th Ed.
Deformation & Fracture Mechanics, 5th Ed.

Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials provides a combined fracture mechanics-materials approach to the fracture of engineering solids with comprehensive treatment and detailed explanations and references, making it the perfect r

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $264.95 Non-Members

Desk Handbook: Phase Diagram for Binary Alloys, Second Edition
Desk Handbook: Phase Diagram for Binary Alloys, Second Edition

Nearly 2,500 binary alloy phase diagrams (one "best" diagram selected per system) and associated crystal structure data.

Print Edition: $295 ASM Members | $395 Non-Members

Dictionary of Metals
Dictionary of Metals

The Dictionary of Metals is the authoritative reference work for terms and definitions of metals and terms relating to metals. It also provides a considerable amount of historical information, including a timeline of important events in the history o

Print Edition: $130 ASM Members | $175 Non-Members

Ductile Iron Handbook
Ductile Iron Handbook

The most comprehensive text available on ductile iron, this book contains the latest on production practices, metallurgy and properties from a battery of industry experts. Chapters include Theory of Solidification and Graphite Growth in Ductile Iron;

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $135 Non-Members

Electrodeposition: The Materials Science of Coatings and Substrates
Electrodeposition: The Materials Science of Coatings and Substrates

Electrodeposition allows the "tailoring" of surface properties of a bulk material or, in the case of electroforming ,the entire part. Deposits can be produced to meet a variety of designer demands.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $72.95 Non-Members

Electronic Packaging and Interconnection Handbook, 4th Edition
Electronic Packaging and Interconnection Handbook, 4th Edition

Intended for electronic engineers, this handbook describes the various approaches to handling thermal management issues in electronic packaging, the function and structure of connectors, and the properties of solder technologies for electronic assemb

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $250 Non-Members

Elementary Materials Science
Elementary Materials Science

An introduction to and overview of the subject of materials science with few equations; it is intended primarily for students with limited science backgrounds who are interested in materials.

Print Edition: $70 ASM Members | $90 Non-Members

Elements of Induction Heating: Design, Control, and Applications
Elements of Induction Heating: Design, Control, and Applications

Provides an excellent overview of the range of applications of induction heating with methods by which conventional as well as special heating jobs can be designed around the capabilities of the process.

Print Edition: $90 ASM Members | $120 Non-Members

Elements of Metallurgy and Engineering Alloys
Elements of Metallurgy and Engineering Alloys

This practical reference provides thorough and systematic coverage on both basic metallurgy and the practical engineering aspects of metallic material selection and application. Addresses the engineering properties and applications of steels, cast ir

Print Edition: $130 ASM Members | $175 Non-Members

Encyclopedia of Iron, Steel, and Their Alloys, Five-Volume Set
Encyclopedia of Iron, Steel, and Their Alloys, Five-Volume Set

The Encyclopedia of Iron, Steel, and Their Alloys covers all the fundamental, theoretical, and application-related aspects of the metallurgical science, engineering, and technology of iron, steel, and their alloys. Each entry is written by a subject-

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $2,750 Non-Members

Engineered Materials Handbook (3 Volume Set)
Engineered Materials Handbook (3 Volume Set)

The comprehensive and practical coverage you expect from ASM International on the properties, selection, processing, testing, and characterization of nonmetallic engineered materials.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $505 Non-Members

Engineered Materials Handbook Volume 2: Engineering Plastics
Engineered Materials Handbook Volume 2: Engineering Plastics

ASM Engineered Materials Handbook Series Volume 2 Engineering Plastics is designed and written for working engineers. The volume's Guide to Engineering Plastics Families offers articles describing 40 major engineering plastics families, 29 thermoplas

Print Edition: $175 ASM Members | $230 Non-Members

Engineered Materials Handbook Volume 3: Adhesives and Sealants
Engineered Materials Handbook Volume 3: Adhesives and Sealants

ASM Engineered Materials Handbook Series   97 articles represent the efforts of more than 300 contributing authors and reviewers. The result is the most thorough review of the selection, design, properties, and uses of structural adhesives and sealan

Print Edition: $175 ASM Members | $230 Non-Members

Engineering Design for Wear, Second Edition
Engineering Design for Wear, Second Edition

A modern presentation of approaches to wear design, this significantly revised and expanded second edition offers methods suited for meeting specific wear performance requirements, numerous design studies highlighting strategies for use with differen

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $400 Non-Members

Engineering Materials 1, Fifth Edition
Engineering Materials 1, Fifth Edition

Widely adopted around the world, Engineering Materials 1 is a core materials science and engineering text for third- and fourth-year undergraduate students; it provides a broad introduction to the mechanical and environmental properties of materials

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $79.95 Non-Members

Engineering Properties and Applications of Lead Alloys
Engineering Properties and Applications of Lead Alloys

Updates and expands Hofmann's classic Lead and Lead Alloys incorporating the developments of the last 30 years! This timely, user-friendly manual focuses on the uses of lead in pure or alloy form for engineering applications and presents exhaustive d

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $450 Non-Members

Engineering Properties of Magnesium Alloys
Engineering Properties of Magnesium Alloys

This book is written for engineers, scientists, teachers, and students engaged in the design process of material selection and material elimination. While focused on mechanical properties for structural design, the physical properties that are german

Print Edition: $165 ASM Members | $220 Non-Members

Engineering Properties of Steel
Engineering Properties of Steel

Extensive data on properties of more than 425 steels are presented in a ready-reference format that makes information easy to find. Provides reliable factual data on chemical composition, mechanical properties, physical properties, fabrication charac

Print Edition: $130 ASM Members | $175 Non-Members

Engineers' Guide to Technical Writing
Engineers' Guide to Technical Writing

The ability to write clearly is essential for career advancement in any technical field. This book provides easy-to-follow guidelines, methods, and rules that will make you a more effective technical writer.

Print Edition: $49 ASM Members | $59 Non-Members

Experimental Techniques in Materials and Mechanics
Experimental Techniques in Materials and Mechanics

Experimental Techniques in Materials and Mechanics provides a detailed yet easy-to-follow treatment of various techniques useful for characterizing the structure and mechanical properties of materials. With an emphasis on techniques most commonly use

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $190 Non-Members

Extrusion, Second Edition
Extrusion, Second Edition

Offers both a broad and in-depth view of this important metalworking process. The comprehensive coverage enables experienced engineers as well as students and academics to understand the extrusion processes, equipment, and tooling.

Print Edition: $215 ASM Members | $285 Non-Members

Failure Analysis Case Studies II
Failure Analysis Case Studies II

Failure Analysis Case Studies II The first book of Failure Analysis Case Studies selected from volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the journal Engineering Failure Analysis was published by Elsevier Science in September 1998.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $290 Non-Members

Failure Analysis of Engineering Structures: Methodology and Case Histories
Failure Analysis of Engineering Structures: Methodology and Case Histories

Covers common causes of failures with numerous examples, methodology of failure analysis, and failure mechanisms and characteristic macroscopic and microscopic features that provide significant clues to their causes. Includes more than 50 case studie

Print Edition: $130 ASM Members | $175 Non-Members

Failure Analysis of Heat Treated Steel Components
Failure Analysis of Heat Treated Steel Components

This thorough reference work discusses various causes of failure with integrated coverage of process metallurgy of steels by forging, casting, welding, and various heat treatment processes. The breadth of coverage and the numerous examples provide an

Print Edition: $175 ASM Members | $230 Non-Members

Failure Analysis of Wood and Wood-Based Products
Failure Analysis of Wood and Wood-Based Products

The book provides an in-depth look at the various common causes of damage to wood and wood-based materials, including surface and coating damage by chemical influences, damage linked to design and conditions of use, and material characteristics, and

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $170 Non-Members

Fatigue Design: Life Expectancy of Machine Parts
Fatigue Design: Life Expectancy of Machine Parts

Modern analytical theories of fatigue coupled with a knowledge of processing effects on metals make up the sound basis for designing machine parts that are free from unexpected failure. Fatigue Design: Life Expectancy of Machine Parts provides the in

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $210 Non-Members

Fatigue and Durability of Metals at High Temperatures
Fatigue and Durability of Metals at High Temperatures

Written by preeminent experts, this volume addresses methods for predicting and assessing fatigue and for improving the durability of metallic structural components.

Print Edition: $215 ASM Members | $285 Non-Members

Fatigue and Durability of Structural Materials
Fatigue and Durability of Structural Materials

Fatigue and Durability of Structural Materials explains how mechanical material behavior relates to the design of structural machine components. The major emphasis is on fatigue and failure behavior using engineering models that have been developed t

Print Edition: $215 ASM Members | $285 Non-Members

Fatigue and Durability, Two-Volume Set
Fatigue and Durability, Two-Volume Set

Save when you order this two volume set! Includes: Fatigue and Durability of Structural Materials and Fatigue and Durability of Metals at High Temperatures. Both volumes were written by the preeminent experts S.S. Manson and G.R. Halford.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $505 Non-Members

Fatigue and Fracture: Understanding the Basics
Fatigue and Fracture: Understanding the Basics

This book emphasizes the physical and practical aspects of fatigue and fracture. It covers mechanical properties of materials, differences between ductile and brittle fractures, fracture mechanics, the basics of fatigue, structural joints, high tempe

Print Edition: $155 ASM Members | $205 Non-Members

Fatigue of Materials and Structures
Fatigue of Materials and Structures

Fatigue and fracture result in billions of dollars of damage each year.  This book examines the various causes of fatigue including crack growth, defects, temperature, environmental, and corrosion.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $334.95 Non-Members

Fire Resistance of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys and Measuring the Effects of Fire Exposure on the Pr
Fire Resistance of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys and Measuring the Effects of Fire Exposure on the Pr

This book contains valuable information about the fire resistance of aluminum and aluminum alloys including what occurs when aluminum is in a fire and how the effects of fire damage are evaluated. All aspects of aluminum's fire resistance are describ

Print Edition: $109 ASM Members | $149 Non-Members

Flat-Rolled Steel Processes: Advanced Technologies
Flat-Rolled Steel Processes: Advanced Technologies

Providing expert insight and analysis related to technological improvements, Flat-Rolled Steel Processes: Advanced Technologies book will help readers understand the current state of flat steel production, how it evolved, and its future direction.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $290 Non-Members

Foseco Non-Ferrous Foundryman's Handbook, 1st Edition
Foseco Non-Ferrous Foundryman's Handbook, 1st Edition

The Non-Ferrous Foundryman's Handbook provides a practical reference book for all those concerned with dealing with aluminum, copper, and magnesium casting alloys. International SI units are used throughout, but in almost all cases conversions to the

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $155 Non-Members

Foundry Technology, 2nd Edition
Foundry Technology, 2nd Edition

Foundry Technology brings together basic metal casting phenomena, foundry techniques and product characteristics in a single work of reference. Peter Beeley was a foundry manager before he became a senior lecturer in metallurgy, and subsequently main

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $210 Non-Members

Fractography Handbook and Poster set
Fractography Handbook and Poster set

Purchase ASM Handbook Volume 12: Fractography, and receive the ASM Fractography poster for HALF PRICE.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $385 Non-Members

Fracture Resistance of Aluminum Alloys: Notch Toughness, Tear Resistance, and Fracture Toughness
Fracture Resistance of Aluminum Alloys: Notch Toughness, Tear Resistance, and Fracture Toughness

This book is unique in the degree to which it presents individual test results for many individual lots of a wide range of aluminum alloys, tempers, and products. It is also unique for the breadth of types of fracture parameters presented.

Print Edition: $40 ASM Members | $53 Non-Members

Fracture and Fatigue of Welded Joints and Structures
Fracture and Fatigue of Welded Joints and Structures

'- analyses the processes and causes of fracture and fatigue, focusing predicting and minimizing the failure of welded joints in the design process - assesses the fracture of welded joints and structure featuring constraint-based fracture mechanics f

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $245 Non-Members

Friction Stir Welding and Processing
Friction Stir Welding and Processing

Friction stir welding is a relatively new joining process developed initially for aluminum alloys. It is a solid-state joining technique that is energy efficient, environment friendly, and versatile. This book covers the rapidly growing area of frict

Print Edition: $115 ASM Members | $157 Non-Members

Friction and the Hot Rolling of Steel
Friction and the Hot Rolling of Steel

Providing a historical perspective that goes as far back as the days of Leonardo da Vinci and continues up until the present day, Friction and the Hot Rolling of Steel chronicles the fundamental causes of friction. This book includes well-documented,

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $260 Non-Members

Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology, Second Edition
Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology, Second Edition

The second edition of a bestseller, this book introduces tribology in a way that builds students’ knowledge and understanding. It includes expanded information on topics such as surface characterization as well as recent advances in the field. The bo

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $105 Non-Members

Friction, Wear, and Erosion Atlas
Friction, Wear, and Erosion Atlas

Containing nearly 300 photos of component failures, macro- and micrographs of surface damage, and schematics on material removal mechanisms collected over 50 years of tribology consulting and research, Friction, Wear, and Erosion Atlas is a must-have

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $350 Non-Members

Fundamentals of Aluminium Metallurgy: Production, Processing and Applications
Fundamentals of Aluminium Metallurgy: Production, Processing and Applications

Fundamentals of Aluminium Metallurgy Production, Processing and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the production, properties and processing of aluminium, and its applications in manufacturing industries. Considers many issues of centr

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $345 Non-Members

Fundamentals of Corrosion
Fundamentals of Corrosion

Billions of dollars are spent annually for the replacement of corroded structures, machinery, and components. Premature failure of bridges or structures due to corrosion can also result in human injury, loss of life, and collateral damage.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $230 Non-Members

Fundamentals of Electrochemical Corrosion
Fundamentals of Electrochemical Corrosion

Covering the essential aspects of the corrosion behavior of metals in aqueous environments, this book is designed with the flexibility needed for use in courses for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, for concentrated courses in industry

Print Edition: $130 ASM Members | $175 Non-Members

Fundamentals of Fibre Reinforced Composite Materials, Second Edition
Fundamentals of Fibre Reinforced Composite Materials, Second Edition

This second edition of Fundamentals of Fibre Reinforced Composite Materials has been fully updated throughout, providing an authoritative and modern introduction to the topic with a brief history of composite development, a review of composite applic

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $170 Non-Members

Fundamentals of Welding Metallurgy
Fundamentals of Welding Metallurgy

This book describes all the metallurgical phenomena involved in the different welding processes. Practical examples of a wide variety of metals and alloys are provided, as well as an expert commentary on steel weldability and types of cracking. Conte

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $245 Non-Members

Gear Materials, Properties, and Manufacture
Gear Materials, Properties, and Manufacture

All of the critical technical aspects of gear materials technology are addressed in this reference work. Intended for gear metallurgists and materials specialists, manufacturing engineers, lubrication technologists, and analysts concerned with gear f

Print Edition: $155 ASM Members | $205 Non-Members

Gearbox Vibrations: Analysis and Reduction
Gearbox Vibrations: Analysis and Reduction

This book familiarizes readers with the causes and effects of vibration in turbine-driven gearboxes and how to troubleshoot and remedy problems in the field and in design. It covers both theory and practice and presents a wide range of examples, expl

Print Edition: $149 ASM Members | $199 Non-Members

Green Tribology, Green Surface Engineering, and Global Warming
Green Tribology, Green Surface Engineering, and Global Warming

This book describes green engineering concepts to improve energy efficiency by reducing energy losses due to friction and wear in metalworking operations and by extending component life.

Print Edition: $135 ASM Members | $187 Non-Members

Guide to Wear Problems and Testing in Industry
Guide to Wear Problems and Testing in Industry

Machine component wear is one of the costliest problems within industry. In fact, a 1997 survey in the UK placed wear costs at 25% of turnover, or approximately $1 billion. In many cases, making design and or material changes can reduce this cost by

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $126 Non-Members

Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Third Edition
Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Third Edition

A single, up-to-date source for essential adhesive and sealant information. This thoroughly revised handbook presents the what, how, and why behind selecting, formulating, and using adhesive and sealant materials of all types. Written by a recognized

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $120 Non-Members

Handbook of Advanced Materials Testing
Handbook of Advanced Materials Testing

Reviews: "...a considerable achievement...will be of great value to those in the chemical community who have to tackle the varied, real-life problems of materials science and want to obtain an over- view of the techniques available.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $550 Non-Members

Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints
Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints

This handbook examines key issues affecting bolting in the automotive, pressure vessel, petrochemical, aerospace, energy, and structural steel industries. The editors have successfully created a useful rather than scholarly handbook with chapters wri

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $400 Non-Members

Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints, Second Edition
Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints, Second Edition

This handbook examines key issues affecting bolting in the automotive, pressure vessel, petrochemical, aerospace, energy, and structural steel industries. The editors have successfully created a useful rather than scholarly handbook with chapters written in a straightforward, how‑to manner. Theory is discussed only when necessary, and the handbook’s logical organization and thorough index enhance its usefulness. Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints, Second Edition includes updated chapters, solved numerical examples, and case studies.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $210 Non-Members

Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Three-Volume Set
Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Three-Volume Set

These three volumes combined contain more than 335 case histories covering a broad range of industries, applications, materials, failure modes, and analysis techniques.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $615 Non-Members

Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Volume 2
Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Volume 2

Presents more than 120 expert failure analysis case histories from industries including automotive, aerospace, utilities, oil and gas, petrochemical, biomedical, ground transportation, off-highway vehicles, and more.

Print Edition: $175 ASM Members | $230 Non-Members

Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Volume 3
Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Volume 3

Handbook of Case Histories in Failure Analysis, Volume 3 examines more than 100 cases of failure and the process by which they were analyzed, diagnosed, and resolved. Provides expert analysis and insight on a variety of materials, failure modes, root

Print Edition: $175 ASM Members | $230 Non-Members

Handbook of Corrosion Data, 2nd Edition
Handbook of Corrosion Data, 2nd Edition

An excellent source of corrosion data in one convenient volume. Provides summaries on the general corrosion characteristics of major metals and alloys in various corrosion environments as well as extensive tabular data with corrosion rates and rating

Print Edition: $255 ASM Members | $340 Non-Members

Handbook of Gas Diffusion in Solids & Melts
Handbook of Gas Diffusion in Solids & Melts

In one convenient source readers are provided extensive discussion of the interaction of gases with glasses and glassforming melts.

Print Edition: $51 ASM Members | $67 Non-Members

Handbook of Induction Heating, Second Edition (HARDCOVER)
Handbook of Induction Heating, Second Edition (HARDCOVER)

The second edition of the Handbook of Induction Heating reflects the number of substantial advances that have taken place over the last decade in theory, computer modeling, semi-conductor power supplies, and process technology of induction heating and induction heat treating. This edition continues to be a synthesis of information, discoveries, and technical insights that have been accumulated at Inductoheat Inc. (Hardcover)

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $426 Non-Members

Handbook of Induction Heating, Second Edition (SOFTCOVER)
Handbook of Induction Heating, Second Edition (SOFTCOVER)

The second edition of the Handbook of Induction Heating reflects the number of substantial advances that have taken place over the last decade in theory, computer modeling, semi-conductor power supplies, and process technology of induction heating an

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $200 Non-Members

Handbook of Industrial Engineering Equations, Formulas, and Calculations
Handbook of Industrial Engineering Equations, Formulas, and Calculations

The first handbook to focus exclusively on industrial engineering calculations with a correlation to applications, Handbook of Industrial Engineering Equations, Formulas, and Calculations contains a general collection of the mathematical equations of

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $240 Non-Members

Handbook of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Second Edition
Handbook of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Second Edition

A new edition of a bestselling industrial and systems engineering reference, Handbook of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Second Edition provides students, researchers, and practitioners with easy access to a wide range of industrial engineering t

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $290 Non-Members

Handbook of Machinery Dynamics
Handbook of Machinery Dynamics

Considering a broad range of fundamental factors and conditions influencing the optimum design and operation of machinery, the Handbook of machinery Dynamics emphasizes the force and motion analysis of machine components in multiple applications. Ser

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $400 Non-Members

Handbook of Materials Selection
Handbook of Materials Selection

An innovative resource for materials properties, their evaluation, and industrial applications The Handbook of Materials Selection provides information and insight that can be employed in any discipline or industry to exploit the full range of materi

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $348.95 Non-Members

Handbook of Mechanical Alloy Design
Handbook of Mechanical Alloy Design

Offering one of the field's most thorough treatments of material design principles, including a concise overview of fastener design, the Handbook of Mechanical Alloy Design provides an extensive overview of the effects of alloy compositional design o

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $525 Non-Members

Handbook of Metal Injection Molding
Handbook of Metal Injection Molding

Metal injection molding combines the most useful characteristics of powder metallurgy and plastic injection molding to facilitate the production of small, complex-shaped metal components with outstanding mechanical properties.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $290 Non-Members

Handbook of Metalforming Processes
Handbook of Metalforming Processes

This eminently practical reference provides up-to-date information on flat-rolled sheet metal products-reflecting hands-on experience in materials, equipment, tooling, and processes used in the industry.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $525 Non-Members

Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Processing
Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Processing

This updated version of the popular handbook further explains all aspects of physical vapor deposition (PVD) process technology from the characterizing and preparing the substrate material, through deposition processing and film characterization, to

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $295 Non-Members

Handbook of Residual Stress and Deformation of Steel
Handbook of Residual Stress and Deformation of Steel

Distortion, cracking, and residual stresses are among the most important concerns for heat treaters, manufacturing engineers, and design engineers. This work includes practical information and data to help minimize and control the effects of residual

Print Edition: $140 ASM Members | $185 Non-Members

Handbook of Thermoplastic Elastomers
Handbook of Thermoplastic Elastomers

Author: J.G. Drobny Publisher: William Andrew Inc., 2007 Format: Hardcover Main Features Thermoplastic elastomers are one of the most in-demand groups of materials today. Their most attractive feature is that they can be processed like plastics, yet

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $99 Non-Members

Hardness Testing, 2nd Edition
Hardness Testing, 2nd Edition

This basic book provides a comprehensive overview of hardness testing, including the various methods and equipment used, testing applications, and the selection of testing methods. The revised and updated second edition features expanded information

Print Edition: $58 ASM Members | $77 Non-Members

Hardness Testing: Principles and Applications
Hardness Testing: Principles and Applications

Provides an overview of the hardness testing of metals, plastics, rubber, and other materials based on current standards and practices. Covers technical developments such as the introduction of image processing in the Brinell and Vickers methods, the

Print Edition: $130 ASM Members | $175 Non-Members

Heat Transfer In Process Engineering
Heat Transfer In Process Engineering

Cutting-edge heat transfer principles and design applications   Apply advanced heat transfer concepts to your chemical, petrochemical, and refining equipment designs using the detailed information contained in this comprehensive volume.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $130 Non-Members

Heat Treater's Guide, Two-Volume Set
Heat Treater's Guide, Two-Volume Set

Purchase both Heat Treater's Guide volumes together and save.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $690 Non-Members

Heat Treater's Guide: Practices and Procedures for Irons and Steels, 2nd Edition
Heat Treater's Guide: Practices and Procedures for Irons and Steels, 2nd Edition

The most trusted source for guidance on heat treating of irons and steels. Provides hundreds of data sheets for heat treating of carbon and alloy steels, tool steels, stainless steels, and cast irons.

Print Edition: $290 ASM Members | $385 Non-Members

Heat Treater's Guide: Practices and Procedures for Nonferrous Alloys
Heat Treater's Guide: Practices and Procedures for Nonferrous Alloys

Quick access to recommended heat treating information for hundreds of nonferrous alloys, plus composition, trade names, common names, specifications (both U.S. and foreign), available product forms, and typical applications. Information is presented

Print Edition: $290 ASM Members | $385 Non-Members

Heat Treatment of Gears: A Practical Guide for Engineers
Heat Treatment of Gears: A Practical Guide for Engineers

This book is designed to provide the engineers and designers with a better understanding of heat treatment and its effects on gear quality and performance, especially as these considerations are critical to ensuring that the gears perform satisfactor

Print Edition: $140 ASM Members | $185 Non-Members

High Pressure Cold Spray: Principles and Applications
High Pressure Cold Spray: Principles and Applications

This new book is a highly practical and useful "go-to" resource that presents an in-depth look at the high pressure cold spray process and describes applications in various industries. High Pressure Cold Spray: Principles and Applications is both a c

Print Edition: $165 ASM Members | $220 Non-Members

High Temperature Electronics
High Temperature Electronics

The development of electronics that can operate at high temperatures has been identified as a critical technology for the next century. Increasingly, engineers will be called upon to design avionics, automotive, and geophysical electronic systems req

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $240 Non-Members

High Temperature Materials and Mechanisms
High Temperature Materials and Mechanisms

High Temperature Materials and Mechanisms explores a broad range of issues related to high-temperature materials and mechanisms that operate in harsh conditions. While some applications involve the use of materials at high temperatures, others requir

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $350 Non-Members

High-Entropy Alloys
High-Entropy Alloys

A complete picture of a unique new approach to alloy design

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $49.95 Non-Members

High-Temperature Corrosion and Materials Applications
High-Temperature Corrosion and Materials Applications

A comprehensive guide to the forms of high-temperature corrosion and methods for prevention and mitigation.

Print Edition: $195 ASM Members | $260 Non-Members

Hot Deformation and Processing of Aluminum Alloys
Hot Deformation and Processing of Aluminum Alloys

A comprehensive treatise on the hot working of aluminum and its alloys, Hot Deformation and Processing of Aluminum Alloys details the possible microstructural developments that can occur with hot deformation of various alloys, as well as the kind of

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $350 Non-Members

Hot Working Guide: A Compendium of Processing Maps, Second Edition
Hot Working Guide: A Compendium of Processing Maps, Second Edition

Hot Working Guide: A Compendium of Processing Maps, Second Edition is a unique source book with flow stress data for hot working, processing maps with metallurgical interpretation and optimum processing conditions for metals, alloys, intermetallics,

Print Edition: $195 ASM Members | $265 Non-Members

Hydrogen Embrittlement and Stress Corrosion Cracking
Hydrogen Embrittlement and Stress Corrosion Cracking

Price: $49.00 Member Price: $39.00 Authors of fifteen papers analyze current problems and present their theories and the results of research projects.

Print Edition: $40 ASM Members | $53 Non-Members

Impurities in Engineering Materials: Impact, Reliability, and Control
Impurities in Engineering Materials: Impact, Reliability, and Control

Reviews: "...appropriate as a reference book for professionals working on superalloys and steels.

Print Edition: N/A ASM Members | $350 Non-Members

Inspection of Metals: Understanding the Basics
Inspection of Metals: Understanding the Basics

Inspection of Metals: Understanding the Basics covers the process and technology of inspecting metal parts, with emphasis on final part inspection at the manufacturing facility or on receipt at the user's facility.

Print Edition: $155 ASM Members | $205 Non-Members