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Metals and Metallurgy Reference Books

Sources of books relating to metals, metallurgy, metalworking and manufacturing.
Aerospace Structural Metals Handbook
The five volume Purdue University handbook is a unique source for referenced alloy data for the aerospace designer. Covers 205 alloys. The handbook permits alloy selection for a particular application, with a knowledge of typical physical and mechanical properties.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards - Nonferrous Metals
Useful reference book to keep in your library. Covers nonferrous metals: nickel, cobalt, lead, tin, zinc, cadmium, precious, reactive, refractory metals & alloys. 1999, 1098 Pages. Other ASTM publications on subjects such as, copper alloys, steel, piping, tubing and casting are also available.
ASM International Online Bookstore
The massive collection of reference books, publications and videos relating to metals and materials from the Materials Information Society. Everything from alloy data, corrosion, refining, material science, manufacturing, sourcebooks and welding data.
Corrosion Engineering Handbook
Technical reference book with material corrosion data. Published by the McGraw-Hill Companies. Written by By Pierre R. Roberge, 1999.
Machinery's Handbook
The bible of the metalworking industry. 2,543 page guide of practical info on material strength, treatments and finishes, modern manufacturing processes, mechanics, measuring, tooling and toolmaking & machining. Written by McCauley, Oberg, Jones, Horton, Ryffel and Green.
Mechanical Metallurgy, Materials Science & Engineering
Excellent text book in the field of mechanical metallurgy. Hardcover, 800 Pages. Written by George Dieter.
Metallurgy Fundamentals
Very popular text for metallurgical reference and study. Hardcover. Written by Daniel A. Brandt and J. C. Warner. 300 Pages
Roskill Databooks on Metals and Minerals
Library of over 100 publications by Roskill Consulting Group, a London based firm dedicated to expanding the world's knowledge of metals and minerals markets. Information on markets, price, trade, production, consumption, uses and economics.
SkipJack Press
Source for books on blacksmithing and the history of ironwork. Titles include: The Artist Blacksmith Craft; Colonial Wrought Iron; The Golden Age of Ironwork; Samuel Yellin, Metalworker and New Edge of the Anvil.
Structural Alloys Handbook
1996 edition of the Purdue University CINDAS/USAF materials properties handbook covering structural alloys.

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