Materials Data Information:
Selected Print Resources

Compiled by
David P. Salt
Engineering Library, University of Saskatchewan.

This is a selected list of useful printed sources of information on materials data. It is not comprehensive, and is inevitably out of date. It will be updated as new sources become known to the compiler. Some out-of-print sources are included, and these will be available for consultation in many libraries containing scientific and technical collections, such as universities, colleges, some larger public libraries, and many corporate libraries.

It is arranged alphabetically by title: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, XYZ.

Adhesives Handbook. 3rd. ed. Shields, J. Boston: Butterworths, 1984. 360p. ISBN: 0408013567.
Although out-of-print, this is still a useful source of information.

Adhesives Technology Handbook. Landrock, Arthur H. Park Ridge, NJ: Noyes Data Corporation, 1986. 444p. ISBN: 0-8155-1040-3.
The emphasis is on practical rather than theoretical aspects in this technical treatment of structural adhesive bonding, which also includes some information on nonstructural bonding.

Advanced Technical Ceramics Directory and Databook. Hussey, Robert John & Wilson, Josephine. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998. 512p. ISBN: 0412803100.
A world-wide directory of the properties and suppliers of advanced technical ceramic material used in, or proposed for, numerous engineering applications. The information is subdivided into sections based on the class of ceramic, e.g. Nitrides-silicon nitride, sialon, boron carbide, aluminium nitride etc. Each section consists of a short introduction, a table comparing basic data and a series of data sheets.

AGA Gas Handbook. Ahlberg, Kersti, ed. Lidingo, Sweden: AGA AB, 1985. 582p. ISBN: 9197006114.
Provides general information on the physical and chemical properties, application, handling and transportation of 67 gases. For the 22 gases most frequently used in industry, it offers more detailed descriptions, including data tables of physical and chemical properties that are of principal interest to industrial users along with pressure and temperature intervals most often needed for various types of calculations.

Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Philadelphia: American Society for Testing and Materials. Annual. Approx. 60 volumes per year.
The most comprehensive compilation of standards, tests, and specifications. The industry standard. Each volume published separately throughout the year, covering a specific topic.

ASM Engineered Materials Reference Book. Bauccio, Michael L., ed. 2nd ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International, 1994. 580p. ISBN: 0-87170-502-8.
Contents: Selection of Engineered Structural Materials. Composites: Fibers, Fillers, and Reinforcement; Polymer Matrix Composites; Metal Matrix Composites; Ceramic Matrix Composites; Design, Tooling, and Manufacturing. Ceramics: General; Traditional Ceramics; Single Oxides; Mixed Oxides; Carbides; Nitrides; Borides; Glasses. Plastics: General; Thermoplastics; Thermosets; Production and Machining. Electronic Materials: General Information; Property Data; Devices; Manufacturing Methods. Appendices: Abbreviations; Metric Conversion Guide; SI Prefixes; Symbols; Temperature Conversions; Periodic Table of the Elements.

ASM Handbook. Metals Park, OH: ASM International 199l - .
A continuation of Metals Handbook, this is a multi-volume, premier resource in metallurgy. The title contains virtually all the information necessary for most practicing scientists in the field for normal use. Volumes published to date: Volume 1: Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys; Volume 2: Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials; Volume 3: Alloy Phase Diagrams; Volume 4: Heat Treating; Volume 5: Surface Engineering; Volume 6: Welding, Brazing, and Soldering; Volume 7: Powder Metal Technologies and Applications; 18: Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Technology; Volume 19: Fatigue And Fracture; Volume 20: Materials Selection and Design.

ASM Metals Reference Book. 3rd edition. Metals Park, OH: ASM International. 1993. 614p. ISBN: 0871704781.
In the first edition, designed as a firststop source, metals data were consolidated on the elements and on the compositions and properties of the major industrial alloys. The second edition expands to include information on processing and more data on the elements and conversion factors, plus testing and inspection.

ASM Ready Reference: Properties and Units for Engineering Alloys. Reviewed by the ASM International Materials Properties Database Committee. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1997. 168p. ISBN: 0871705850.
Covers definitions, synonyms, abbreviations, and conversion factors for both mechanical and physical properties. All pertinent information, including foreign names and parameters, is grouped onto one single page. Also has indexes for foreign abbreviations, names of properties, and complete conversion factors.

ASM Specialty Handbook: Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys. Davis, J. R., ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1993. 784p. ISBN: 087170496X.
A one-stop reference for engineers, designers and researchers who select and process aluminum and aluminum alloys. Emerging technologies, including aluminum metal-matrix composites, are combined with all the essential aluminum information from the 18-volume ASM Handbook series (with updated statistical information).

ASM Specialty Handbook: Carbon and Alloy Steels. Davis, J. R., ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1996. 731p. ISBN: 0871705575.
Special emphasis is placed on the processing and service characteristics of steel. Information that will help you select the best grade for a particular environment or application is given. There are in-depth reviews on formability, weldability, machinability, and hardenability of the various steel grades, as well as how adding certain alloys can significantly improve steel processing. The strength and toughness section covers corrosion fatigue. Reports detailing which steels are more susceptible to environmental damage such as stress-corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement are included. Temperature effects relating to mechanical properties and corrosion are also discussed. Articles on steels for specific applications like bearings, gears, automotive, oil and gas pipelines, and more, are included. Material requirements are covered, as are applicable codes, standards, and specifications. There is a section on what problems and failures others have experienced and what you can do to avoid similar difficulties.

ASM Specialty Handbook: Cast Irons. Davis, J. R., ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1996. 450 p. ISBN: 0871705648.
Basic information on metallurgy, solidification characteristics, and properties. Extensive reviews are presented on the low-alloy gray, ductile, compacted graphite, and malleable irons. Also covers high-alloy white irons used for abrasion resistance, and high-alloy graphitic irons for heat and corrosion resistance. Also discussed are melting furnaces and foundry practices such as melting, inoculation, alloying, pouring, gating and risering, and molding. Heat treating practices including stress relieving, annealing, normalizing, hardening and tempering, austempering (of ductile irons), and surface-hardening are covered, too. Information on secondary processing like welding, brazing, machining and grinding, and surface engineering. Developments in cutting tool materials for difficult-to-machine castings and innovative laser surface treatments are also examined. Describes routine nondestructive testing to ensure the necessary casting quality, along with failure analysis and metallography. Finally, information and data are presented on physical, fatigue and fracture, and elevated-temperature properties.

ASM Specialty Handbook: Heat-Resistant Materials. Davis, J. R., ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1997. 591 p. ISBN: 0871705966.
This handbook brings together in one volume a comprehensive reference source of information on engineering metallic and nonmetallic heat-resistant materials from carbon and alloy steels to refractory metals, and ceramics to carbon-carbon composites. The volume covers the complete spectrum of technology dealing with heat-resistant materials including high-temperature characteristics, effects of processing and microstructure on high-temperature properties, materials-selection guidelines for industrial applications, and life-assessment methods. Materials scientists, design engineers, engineering consultants, and others involved in the selection, design, and purchase of engineering materials for use in high-temperature applications in the thermal processing, petrochemical and chemical processing, aerospace, and power-generation industries will find this an invaluable reference. Materials covered include: Carbon, Alloy and Stainless Steels; Alloy Cast Irons; High-Alloy Cast Steels; Superalloys; Titanium and Titanium Alloys; Refractory Metals and Alloys; Nickel-Chromium and Nickel-Thoria Alloys; Structural Intermetallics; Structural Ceramics, Cermets, and Cemented Carbides; and Carbon-Carbon Composites. Also included is information on property comparisons that allows ranking of alloy performance, effects of processing and microstructure on high-temperature properties, high-temperature oxidation and corrosion resistant coatings for superalloys, life-assessment methodology, and design guidelines for applications involving creep and/or oxidation.

ASM Specialty Handbook: Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys. Edited by: Avedesian, Michael and Baker, Hugh, eds. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1999. 314p. ISBN: 0871706571.
Prepared with the cooperation of the International Magnesium Association, this handbook presents the current industrial practices and provides information and data about the properties and performance of magnesium alloys. Covers the materials science and engineering of this important structural material, including processing, properties, and commercial uses. Contents include: General Characteristics and Uses; Physical Metallurgy and Phase Diagrams; Melting, Refining, Alloying, Recycling, and Powder Production; Casting; Heat Treatment; Forging, Rolling, and Extrusion; Semisolid Processing; Forming; Joining; Cleaning and Finishing; Selection, Application, and Properties of Grades and Alloys; Design Considerations; Mechanical Behavior and Wear Resistance; Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics; High-Temperature Strength and Creep Properties; Corrosion and Stress-Corrosion Cracking; and Specifications.

ASM Specialty Handbook: Stainless Steels. Davis, J. R., ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1994. 577p. ISBN: 0871705036.
Contents Include: Introduction to Stainless Steels Metallurgy and properties of wrought and cast stainless steels, powder metallurgy, cladding and weld overlays, melting, refining and recycling, Corrosion Behavior Atmospheric and aqueous corrosion, stress-corrosion cracking and hydrogen embrittlement, high-temperature corrosion, corrosion of cast stainless, corrosion of weldments, Fabrication and Finishing_Forming, forging and extrusion, heat treating, machining, welding, brazing, soldering, and adhesive bonding, surface engineering, Metallography, Microstructures and Phase Diagrams Metallographic practices and microstructures of wrought stainless; metallography and microstructures of cast stainless; phase diagrams, Properties of Stainless Steels Physical properties, low-temperature properties, elevated-temperature properties, tribological properties.

ASM Specialty Handbook: Tool Materials. Davis, J. R., ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1995. 501p. ISBN: 0871705451.
Includes application information for thousands of steels and metals. Gives detailed and comprehensive information about the selection, processing, and properties of materials for machining and metalworking applications. They include wrought and powder metallurgy tool steels, cobalt base alloys, cemented carbides, cermets, ceramics, and ultra-hard materials. Includes specific guidelines for optimizing machining productivity through the proper selection of cutting tool materials plus expanded coverage on the use of coatings to extend cutting tool and die life. There is also information on alternative heat treatments for improving the toughness of tool and die steels.

Atlas of Creep and Stress Rupture Curves. edited by Boyer, Howard E., ed. Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1988. Ca. 793p. ISBN: 087170322X.
Includes all metal and metal alloy categories used for high-temperature service. Both ferrous and nonferrous types are covered. Product forms include, when available, wrought, cast, and P/M.

Atlas of Fatigue Curves. Boyer, Howard E., ed. Metals Park, OH: ASM International. 1986. 518p. ISBN: 0871702142.
More than 500 fatigue curves are given for ferrous and nonferrous alloys. Complete references are given to the literature from which the curve was extracted. This will save the engineer considerable time and effort.

Atlas of Stress-Corrosion and Corrosion Fatigue Curves. McEvily, A. J., ed. Metals Park, OH: ASM International. 1990. 541p. ISBN: 0871703742.
This atlas was developed to serve engineers and researchers who are looking for stress corrosion cracking data and/or corrosion fatigue data on particular metal alloys. The curves are arranged by standard alloy designations and accompanied by a textual explanation of test procedures and interpretation of results. In each case the individual curve is referenced to the original source..

Atlas of Time-Temperature Diagrams for Irons and Steels. Vander Voort, G. ed. Metals Park, OH: ASM International. 1991. 804p. ISBN: 0871704153.
This volume and its companion, Atlas of Time Temperature Diagrams for Nonferrous Alloys, make up a comprehensive collection of time-temperature diagrams. Contains both commonly used curves and out-of-print and difficult-to-find data. Time-temperature diagrams show how metals respond to heating and cooling, allowing you to predict the behavior and know beforehand the sequence of heating and cooling steps to develop the desired properties. Both collections Include: Easy-to-Read Diagrams; Isothermal transformation; Continuous cooling transformation; Time-temperature precipitation; Time-temperature embrittlement; and Time-temperature ordering. Steels included in this volume: Low-carbon; High Strength Low Alloy; Stainless (Maraging, austenitic, ferritic, duplex); Chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, silicon; Structural; Quenched and tempered; Spring and Rail, High-temperature creep-resistant; Tool and die; Eutectoid, hypereutectoid carbon; Deep hardening; Titanium bearing; and Irons: Gray cast, malleable, white, white cast, ductile.

Atlas of Time-Temperature Diagrams for Nonferrous Alloys. Vander Voort, G. ed. Metals Park, OH: ASM International. 1991. 474p. ISBN: 0871704285.
This volume and its companion, Atlas of Time Temperature Diagrams for Irons and Steels, make up a comprehensive collection of time-temperature diagrams. Contains both commonly used curves and out-of-print and difficult-to-find data. Time-temperature diagrams show how metals respond to heating and cooling, allowing you to predict the behavior and know beforehand the sequence of heating and cooling steps to develop the desired properties. Both collections Include: Easy-to-Read Diagrams; Isothermal transformation; Continuous cooling transformation; Time-temperature precipitation; Time-temperature embrittlement; and Time-temperature ordering. Alloys Included in this volume: Aluminum; Cobalt; Copper; Gold; Magnesium; Niobium; Nickel; Plutonium; Silver; Titanium; Uranium; Zinc; Zirconium; Amorphous metals; and Intermetallic compounds.

Avesta Sheffield Corrosion Handbook for Stainless Steels. Stockholm: Avesta Sheffield, 1994. 88p. ISBN: 9163021226.
A section of articles on theoretical aspects of corrosion of stainless steels, their resistance to attack in atmospheric, wet and high temperature environments, as well as their use for various purposes is followed by corrosion tables and graphs describing the resistance of various materials to different environments by concentrations and temperatures.

Case Hardening of Steel. ASM International. Metals Park, OH: ASM International. 1987. 319p. ISBN: 0871702657.
This book discusses various methods currently in use for case hardening of steel. The first part of the book gives some background information and data on the hardening process in general. The second half delves into specific topics.

Characterization in Compound Semiconductor Processing. Strausser, Y. & McGuire, G. E. eds. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1995. 199p. ISBN: 0750692669.
This book discusses a variety of characterization techniques to provide insight into how each individually, or in combination, might be used in solving problems associated with these materials. Materials and processes typically used in R&D and in the fabrication of GaAs, GaAlAs, InP and HgCdTe based devices provide examples of common analytical problems. The book is intended to help in the selection and application of the appropriate analytical techniques by its coverage of all stages of materials or device processing: substrate preparation, epitaxial growth, dielectric film deposition, contact formation and dopant introduction.

Characterization in Silicon Processing. Strausser, Y. ed. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993. 240p. ISBN: 0750691727.
This text reviews characterization techniques of interest to silicon processing engineers. It covers the most recent advances in characterization, including: monitoring the effectiveness of surface cleaning processes such as morphology, residues, and chemical reactions; determining the amount of silicon consumption during barrier film and silicide growth on silicon; monitoring grain size and grain growth in aluminum (important for electromigration effects and in lithography); and silicon selective epitaxial growth.

Characterization of Catalytic Materials. Wachs, Israel E. Ed. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993. 202 p. ISBN: 0750692413.
Covers the analysis of catalytic materials used in commercial applications. This book provides information for understanding the performance of each class of catalytic material and discusses the applications of these materials in different kinds of technologies such as in pollution control, and chemical and petroleum processing. Each chapter is organized for easy reference by catalytic classes, and the types of surface, interface, and bulk characterization that might be sought.

Characterization of Ceramics. Loehman, Ronald E. Ed. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993. 300 p. ISBN: 0750692537.
Discusses areas of ceramics where surface and analytical information are important to processing and properties. Material is presented through case histories to illustrate the applicability of different analytical techniques to ceramics. Different techniques are compared and contrasted to give the reader sufficient basis for selecting one over another.

Characterization of Composite Materials. Ishida, Hatsuo. Ed. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1994. 250 p. ISBN: 075069386X.
Covers modern surface analytical techniques applied specifically to composite materials. Centering around spectroscopic characterization of composites and polymer-matrix composities, this book covers techniques with a demonstrated use for composite stuides along with promising new techniques such as STM/AFM and special Raman spectroscopy. Each chapter deals with a specific technique and provides basic background information, theories of the technique, and application examples, including futuristic state-of-the-art applications. Detailed information about the individual characterization techniques mentioned can be found in the Encyclopaedia of Materials Cahracterization, the companion volume in the Materials Characterization Series: surfaces, interfaces, thin films.

Characterization of Integrated Circuit Packaging Materials. Moore, T. M. & McKenna, R. G. eds. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993. 274p. ISBN: 0750692677.
Deals with the systems of materials that comprise IC packages. Chapters address important characteristics of IC packages, demonstrating analytical techniques appropriate for IC package characterization through examples of the measurement of critical performance parameters and the analysis of key technological problems of IC packages. Discusses issues which affect a variety of package types, including plastic surface-mount packages, hermetic packages, and advanced designs such as flip-chip, chip-on-board, and multi-chip models.

Characterization of Materials. Wachtman, John B., ed. With Chapters on X-ray methods by Zwi H. Kalman. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1992. 480 p. ISBN: 0750692154.
Covers a broad range of techniques, explaining their foundations, discussing their capabilities and limitations, and teaching their vocabulary. Emphasizes the underlying principles, which remain valid in successive generations of instruments. The book is organized following a classification of the fundamental physical processes of interaction between the incoming particles (or radiation) and the physical processes of interaction between the incoming particles (or radiation) and the materials.

Characterization of Metals and Alloys. Holloway, Paul and Vaidyanathan, P. N. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993. 250 p. ISBN: 0750692464.
This book illustrates with case histories how characterization techniques can be used to determine important properties of metals and provides a systematic approach to the task of correlating structure and composition with properties (mechanical, chemical, and physical properties, and diffusion and phase transformations in metals).

Characterization of Optical Materials. Exarhos, G. J. ed. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993. 211p. ISBN: 0750692987.
Provides information for understanding the properties and performance of optical materials under the influence of the various characterization techniques. Surface and interfacial properties are key to the optical response of a material, and their control and modification during materials processing is necessary to achieve desired behavior. This text focuses on how surface morphology, microstructure, and chemical bonding influence the optical response of a material, and it illuminates methods used to characterize thin films, multilayer structures, and modified surfaces.

Characterization of Organic Thin Films. Ulman, A. ed. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1995. 276 p. ISBN: 075069467X
Aimed at developing a fundamental understanding of structure-properties relationships which in turn makes possible molecular engineering of advanced materials and opens new opportunities in molecular manufacturing. Begins with introductory chapters on Langmuir-Blodgett and self-assembled films, and continues with the discussion of their properties as studied by different analytical techniques. Both their surface/interfacial and bulk properties are covered.

Characterization of Polymers. Ho-Ming Tong, Ho-Ming, Chou, Ned J., Saraf, Ravi F. and Kowalczyk, Steven P. Eds. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1994. 250 p. ISBN: 0750692871
Emphasizes properties and their technical implications, rather than techniques Recommends a technique or a range of techniques to measure a specific property complete with the pros and concs of the techniques and methods of data reduction/interpretation wherever pertinent. Contains appendices relating to accepted and novel techniques specific to polymer research.

Characterization of Tribological Materials. Glaeser, W. A. ed. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993. 174p. ISBN: 0750692979.
Discusses the use of advanced surface science characterization techniques in friction, adhesive and abrasive wear, boundary lubrication, contact fatigue, etc. While surface characterization of bearings, gears, seals, and other manufactured rolling and sliding surfaces is not yet routine in industry, it has become routine in the area of magnetic recording surfaces and will become more common in the near future in advanced quality control of processes and in the manufacture of a broad spectrum of precision components.

Complete Properties of Metals Collection. Norwich, NY: William Andrew, Inc., 1996. CD-ROM. ISBN: 1884207561.
Consists of 9 databooks (each of which is available individually) on CD-ROM: Alloy Steels and Their Properties, Stainless Steels and Their Properties, Structural Steels and Their Properties, Aluminum Alloys and Their Properties, Copper Alloys and Their Properties, Magnesium Alloys and Their Properties, Titanium Alloys and Their Properties, Woldman's Engineering Alloys, and The Worldwide Guide to Equivalent Irons and Steels. Uses the Rover™ search engine.

Composite Materials Handbook. 2nd edition. Schwartz, M. M. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992. ISBN: 0070558191.
A practical handbook on the topics of resin and metal matrix materials, mostly at the macrostructure level. Extensive illustrations and charts with useful glossary and index enhance the work. The illustrations are the weakness here --grainy and overexposed.

Composite Materials Handbook [.pdf] http://mil-17.udel.edu/ From the US Army Research Laboratory, Materials Sciences Corporation, and University of Delaware Center for Composite Materials.
Provides the "information and guidance necessary to design and fabricate end items from composite materials." Along with current information on the material properties of these composite materials, the handbook also includes data development and usage guidelines. The information has been divided into three areas: polymer, metal, and ceramic matrix composites. The Polymer Matrix Composites Handbook (three volumes including Guidelines for Characterization of Structural Materials; Material Properties; and Materials Usage, Design, and Analysis) and the Metal Matrix Composites Handbook (one volume, .pdf) are available here. The Ceramic Matrix Composites Handbook has yet to be completed. Users may also download Quick Composites Data in spreadsheet format.

Composites and Laminates. San Diego, CA: D.A.T.A., Inc., 1987. 550p.
Presents information about commercially available composites, laminates and other related polymeric materials.

Composites Engineering Handbook. Mallick, P. K., ed. New York: Dekker, 1997. 1249p. ISBN: 0824793048.
This comprehensive handbook offers state-of-the-art information on the fundamental principles, processes, methods, and procedures related to fiber-reinforced composites--presenting a comparative view from over 30 international experts with extensive and current experience in the field. Provides design properties of polymeric, metal, ceramic, and cement matrix composites and gives the latest test methods, joining techniques, and design methodologies. Covering a wide range of topics from properties, mechanics, and materials to testing and design, this book: reviews various resin options, showing how resins are selected within cost, part size, and performance requirements; furnishes micromechanics equations for predicting mechanical, hygrothermal, and transport properties, including methods for extending mechanical property results in viscoelastic and dynamic behavior; characterizes types of damage in composite materials, describing methods for computing strain energy release rate and design approaches for controlling damage; and considers low-cost alternative methods for product manufacturing with composite materials.

Concise Encyclopedia of Advanced Ceramic Materials. Brook, Richard J., ed. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1990. 400 p. ISBN: 0262023040.
This encyclopedia contains more than 130 articles which are arranged alphabetically. Topics covered include survey articles on glass, hot pressing, insulators, powders, and many are concerned with specific chemical systems and their origins, processing and applications.

Concise Encyclopedia of Building & Construction Materials. Moavenzadeh, Fred, ed. Oxford: Pergamon, 1990. 682 p. ISBN: 0080347282.
A comprehensive reference work covering all aspects of building and construction materials. Arranged in 8 sections: Introduction, economics and availability of materials; building materials, general; mechanical properties; clay, ceramics, cement, sand and gravel; glass; metals; polymers, plastics and composites; wood.

Concise Encyclopedia of Composite Materials. Kelly, Anthony ed. Rev. ed. New York: Pergamon, 1994. 378 p. ISBN: 0080423000.
The 67 articles included in this revised edition are presented in alphabetical order and each provides an introduction to one aspect of composite materials. Every article is cross-referenced and includes a full bibliography. The volume contains over 250 photographs, drawings and tables as well as subject and author indexes.

Concise Encyclopedia of Polymer Processing and Applications. Cornish, Patrick J., ed. Oxford: Pergamon, 1992. 771p. ISBN: 0080370640.
A comprehensive reference work covering all aspects of polymer processing and applications. Information is presented in a series of alphabetically arranged articles which deal concisely with individual topics in a self-contained manner.

Concise Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering. Kroschwitz, Jacqueline I., ed. New York: Wiley, 1990. 1341p. ISBN: 0471512532.
This compact desk reference includes all of the subjects contained in the 17 alphabetical volumes and the Supplement and Index volumes of the Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering. The articles have been condensed by professional science writers, reviewed for accuracy by the original authors or their colleagues, and updated where necessary. Like the ten-million word edition, this one-million word edition provides both SI and common units, carefully selected key references for each article, and hundreds of tables, charts, figures, and graphs.

Concise Encyclopedia of Wood and Wood-Based Materials. Schniewind, Arno P., ed. New York: Pergamon, 1989. 354p. ISBN: 0080347266.
73 articles cover the whole range of knowledge and current research in wood science. Topics discussed include the availability of economics and timber resources, wood products such as plywood and mineral-bonded wood composites, the major commercial and wood species of the world, fundamentals of wood properties and behavior, factors causing deterioration and their control and principal processing methods. Recent developments in the use of acoustic emission techniques and biotechnology in wood processing are dealt with and the range of materials covered includes woody materials such as bamboo, coconut wood and rattan

Concise Metals Engineering Data Book. Davis, Joseph R., ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International, 1997. 245p. ISBN: 0871706067.
Contents include: Symbols for the elements and the Periodic Table; Physical properties of the elements; Vapor pressures of the elements; Physical properties of gases and liquids; Cystal structures; Phase diagrams; Chemical compositions of metals and alloys; Physical properties of metals and alloys; Mechanical properties of metals and alloys; mechanical properties charts for steels; Hardenability data for steels; Hardness conversion tables; Corrosion data Coefficients of friction; Engineering/scientific constants; Metric practice guide; Sheet metal and wire gages; Pipe dimensions; Glossary of abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols; Directory of standards organizations and technical associations; and a Bibliography of standard references.

Construction Materials: Types, Uses and Applications. 2nd edition. Hornbostel, Caleb. New York: Wiley, 1991. 1023p. ISBN: 0471851450.
Alphabetically arranged, this volume contains much information on construction materials.

Corrosion and Chemical Resistance Collection. Norwich, NY: William Andrew, Inc., 1996. CD-ROM. ISBN: 1884207219.
Consists of three databook (each of which is available individually) on one CD-ROM: Chemical Resistance of Plastics and Elastomers, Corrosion of Metals Handbook, and Electronic Materials and Solvents Compatibility. The Rover™ search engine includes all of the databooks in every search.

Corrosion and Corrosion Control: An Introduction to Corrosion Science and Engineering. 3rd edition. Uhlig, Herbert H., and R. Winston Revie. New York: Wiley, 1985. 441p. ISBN: 0471078182.
An analysis of corrosion and control, this source is encyclopedic in coverage and is intended for use by experts in the field.

Corrosion and Corrosion Protection Handbook. 2nd ed. Schweitzer, Philip A. ed. New York: Dekker, 1989. 660p. ISBN: 0824779983.
Provides information required to cope with corrosion problems involving materials selection, analysis of potential extent of corrosion or solving existing corrosion conditions.

Corrosion Engineering Handbook. Schweitzer, Philip A. ed. New York: Dekker, 1996. 736p. ISBN: 0824797094.
Gives information on all types of corrosion, corrosion theory, and the major materials of construction used for reducung corrosion, including metals, plastics, linings, coatings, elastomers, and masonry products.

Corrosion Resistance Tables: Metals, Plastics, Nonmetallics, and Rubbers. 2nd ed. Schweitzer, Philip A. New York: Dekker, 1986. 1231p. ISBN: 0824775414.
The purpose of this book is to provide one source from which all of the components of a system may be selected.

Corrosion Resistant Materials Handbook. 4th edition. De Renzo, D. J., ed. Park Ridge. NJ: Noyes, 1985. 965p. ISBN: 0815510233.
Designed as an aid in choosing suitable, commercially available corrosion resistant materials for a particular application. The work contains 160 tables arranged by types of corrosion resistant materials. A corrosive material index, trade name index, and company name and address listing are included.

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics: A Ready Reference Book of Chemical and Physical Data. Lide, David R. ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. Annual. 77th Edition, 1996, 2512p., ISBN: 0849304776.
A classic amongst data books. Comprehensive and easy to use. An abridged student edition is available. Contents include: Basic Constants, Units, and Conversion Factors; Symbols, Terminology, and Nomenclature; Physical Constants of Organic Compounds; Properties of the Elements and Inorganic Compounds; Thermochemistry, Electrochemistry, and Kinetics; Fluid Properties; Biochemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy; Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics; Nuclear and Particle Physics; Properties of Solids; Polymer Properties; Geophysics, Astronomy, and Acoustics; Practical Laboratory Data; Health and Safety Information.

CRC Handbook of Materials Science. Lynch, Charles T., ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1974- . 4v. ISBN: 0878192344.
Contents are: Volume 1, General Properties; Volume 2, Metals, Composites, and Refractory Materials, Volume 3, NonMetallic Materials and Applications; and Volume 4, Wood. This is a readily accessible guide to the physical properties of solid state and structural materials. Interdisciplinary in approach and content, it covers a broad variety of types of materials.

CRC Materials Science and Engineering Handbook. 2nd ed. Shackleford, James F., Alexander, William, & Park, Jun S. eds. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1994. 1532p. ISBN: 0849342503.
Organized in two major sections: Properties of materials, which is further divided into: Structure of materials; composition of materials; phase diagram sources; thermodynamic and kinetic properties; thermal properties; mechanical properties, electrical properties; optical properties; chemical properties. Selecting properties of materials contains sections on: selecting structural properties; selecting thermodynamic and kinetic properties; selecting thermal properties; selecting mechanical properties, selecting electrical properties; selecting optical properties; selecting chemical properties.

CRC Practical Handbook of Materials Selection. Shackelford, James F., Alexander, William, & Park, Jun S. eds. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1995. 625 p. ISBN: 0-8493-3709-7.
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. The book provides an introduction to the key professional societies, educational institutions, and employment opportunities in the field of materials science and engineering. Features practical information for students interested in a career in materials science and engineering; directory of key professional societies, educational institutions, and employment opportunities in materials science and engineering "Selection by value" presentation to help users select and evaluate materials; aasy-to-follow organization based on materials properties data provided by ASM International, the American Ceramic Society, and other major professional societies in the materials field.

DECHEMA Corrosion Handbook: Corrosive Agents and Their Interaction with Materials. Behrens, D. (ed. volumes 1-9), Kreysa, G. and Eckermann, R. (eds. 10-12). New York: VCH, 1987 -.
A series of twelve volumes. which describe the corrosion behavior of technically important and often applied materials and shows possible ways to prevent and fight corrosion. The series is a comprehensive, reliable and up-to-date reference work not only for the construction engineer in the chemical industry but also for construction and process engineers in other branches of industry as well as for materials scientists in research and teaching. Each volume contains a cumulative index, enabling the user to obtain quick access to the information so far published.

Volume 1: Acetates, Aluminum Chloride, Chlorine and Chlorinated Water, Fluorides, Potassium Hydroxide, Steam, Sulfonic Acids. 1987. X, 334 pages with 208 figures and 150 tables. ISBN 3-527-26652-6 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 2: Aliphatic Aldehydes, Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Soil (Underground Corrosion). 1988. X, 340 pages with 129 figures and 141 tables. ISBN 3-527-26653-4 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 3: Acid Halides, Amine Salts, Bromine, Bromides, Carbonic Acid, Lithium Hydroxide. 1988. IX, 282 pages with 115 figures and 148 tables. ISBN 3-527-26654-2 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 4: Alkanecarboxylic Acids, Formic Acid, Hot Oxidizing Gases, Polyols.

1989. X, 392 pages with 186 figures and 191 tables. ISBN 3-527-26655-0 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 5: Aliphatic Amines, Alkaline Earth Chlorides, Alkaline Earth Hydroxides, Fluorine, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrofluoric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid. 1989. IX, 323 pages with 147 figures and 204 tables. ISBN 3-527-26656-9 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 6: Acetic Acid, Alkanols, Benzene and Benzene Homologues, Hydrogen Chloride. 1990. X, 368 pages with 102 figures and 239 tables. ISBN 3-527-26657-7 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 7: Aliphatic Ketones, Ammonium Salts, Atmosphere, Potassium Chloride. 1990. X, 338 pages with 107 figures and 238 tables. ISBN 3-527-26658-5 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 8: Sulfuric Acid. 1991. IX, 283 pages with 264 figures and 166 tables. ISBN 3-527-26659-3 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 9: Methanol, Sulfur Dioxide. 1991. IX, 375 pages with 190 figures and 190 tables. ISBN 3-527-26660-7 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 10: Carboxylic Acid Esters, Drinking Water, Nitric Acid. 1992. IX, 308 pages with 155 figures and 272 tables. ISBN 3-527-26661-5 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 11: Chlorine Dioxide, Seawater. 1992. IX, 296 pages with 155 figures and 176 tables. ISBN 3-527-26662-3 (VCH, Weinheim).

Volume 12: Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (Chloroethane), Phosphoric Acid. 1993. 351 pages. ISBN 3-527-26663-1 (VCH, Weinheim).

Supplement: 1992. VIII, 254 pages with 72 tables. ISBN 3-527-26671-2 (VCH, Weinheim).

Index Vols. 1-12: 1993. 256 pages. ISBN 3-527-28640-3 (VCH, Weinheim).

Duplex Stainless Steels: Microstructure, Properties and Applications. Cambridge, UK: Abingdon Publishing, 1997. ISBN: 1855733188.
This book is based on keynote papers from the Glasgow and Beaune duplex stainless steel conferences. Chapters cover: Developments, grades and specifications; Alloy design; Microstructure; Forming and machining; Physical and mechanical properties; Corrosion; Stress corrosion cracking; Welding metallurgy; Welding processes; Weldment properties; Non-destructive testing of welds; Applications; Service experience; Appendix A: Nominal compositions of stainless steels and Ni-base alloys; Appendix B: Welding consumables for duplex and superduplex stainless steel grades.

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis for Plastics Engineering: DMA Electronic Databook. Norwich, NY: William Andrew, Inc. 1998. CD-ROM. ISBN: 1884207316.
The DMA Electronic DataBook on CD-ROM is a compilation of independent test data, determined under controlled conditions, which assesses the temperature-dependent and time-dependent behavior of materials under load. DMA provides a study of the viscoelastic properties and readily identifies the glass transition of a polymer and can determine the relative miscibility of components in a polymer blend. Uses the Rover™ search engine.

Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 4th revised edition. Broek, David. Norwell, MA: Martinus Nijhoff, 199l. 516p. ISBN: 9O24725801.
As the title suggests, this handbook concentrates on the application of fracture mechanics to simple and practical problems. This edition covers newer material, such as the Jintegral as an energy concept and fatigue crack propagation.

Encyclopedia of Advanced Materials. Bloor, David et al, eds. New York: Pergamon, 1994. approx. 2,500 pages in 4v. ISBN: 0080406068.
Coverage includes: Advanced Ceramic Processing; Advanced Optical Materials and Displays; Composite Materials; Computer Modeling in Materials Science; Nanocrystalline Materials, Nanoelectronics; Semiconductor Processing; Ultramicroscopic Manipulation; Phase Equilibria and Transformations; Polymerization, Methods and Advanced Polymers.

Encyclopedia of Composite Materials and Components. Grayson, Martin, ed. New York: Wiley, 1983. 1161p. ISBN: 0471873578.
This title consists of carefully selected reprints from the world renowned KirkOthmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology (New York, Wiley, 1978 ).It provides a handy reference tool, teaching aid, or research reference. Fifty main entries make up the bulk of the work, each averaging 10,000 words in length.

Encyclopedia of Materials Characterization: Surfaces, Interfaces Thin Films. Brundle, C. Richard, Charles A. Evans, Jr., and Shaun Wilson, eds. Stoneham, MA: Butterworths, l992. 751 p. ISBN: 075069l689.
The first volume of a projected 10volume set. The intent of the work and of the future set is to supply the reader with practical information. The work is divided into two parts. The first deals with techniques, which are described in summaries that include a descriptive paragraph and tabular information. The second part of the work is a compilation of articles. These are written and signed by experts in the field and give more theoretical descriptions of the techniques covered in section one.

Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering. Bever, Michael B ., ed . Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1986. 8v. ISBN (set): 0262022311.
More than 1,200 distinguished authors and Nobel laureates contributed articles to this work. It also includes bibliographic references to key sources in the literature, diagrams, photographs, and many tables.

Encyclopedia of Metallurgy and Materials. Tottle, C. R. Plymouth, England: McDonald & Evans, l984. 380p. ISBN: 0712105719.
Tables of numeric data, electronic structure of atoms, and the periodic table are included. Illustrations accompany entries as needed. The author provides a table comparing SI units with Imperial units.

Encyclopedia of Plastics, Polymers and Resins. Ash, Michael & Ash, Irene. New York: Chemical Publishing, 1982-88. 4v.
Practical information compiled from manufacturers' printed materials.

Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering, 2nd Edition. Kroschwitz, Jacqueline I., Editor-in-Chief. New York: Wiley, 1985-90. 23v. ISBN (set): 0471865192.
The definitive reference on polymers. Each volume contains approximately 850 pages, including about 200 tables and 3,000 literature citations. Coverage includes natural and synthetic polymers, plastics, fibers, elastomers, computer topics, and processing. Also available on CD-ROM (ISBN: 0471532924). As well, there is the Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering Database 1985-1990 Online Access. ISBN: 0471522260. In addition to complete text of all articles in the Encyclopedia, this online encyclopedia database contains an abstract of each article, plus index terms, cited and general references, tables, and other citation information. The file also includes multi-volume coverage of the vast changes in polymer and plastics technology; expanded engineering and processing coverage; more than 100 new subjects, including computer topics, and continuing online updates. For additional information, contact Electronic Publishing Division, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 605 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10158. Telephone (212) 850-6331.

Encyclopedia/Handbook of Materials, Parts, and Finishes. Clauser, Henry R.. ed Westport, CT: Technomic Press, 1976. 564p. ISBN: 0877621896.
Concise source of information on thousands of industrial materials listing generic name and describing chemical and engineering properties. The handbook brings together a great deal information in one volume. It is intended for engineers, designers, and chemists. Should be used with care because of its age, but useful because much has not changed in the terms of chemical compounds and the industry.

Engineered Materials Handbook. ASM International Handbook Committee. Materials Park, OH: ASM International, 1987-91. 4v.
A companion series to the Metals Handbook. Vol. 1: Composites. 1987. ISBN: 0871702797. Vol. 2: Engineering plastics. 1988. ISBN: 0871702800. Vol. 3: Adhesives and sealants. 1990. ISBN: 0871702819. Vol. 4: Ceramics and glass. 1991. ISBN: 0871702827.

Engineered Materials Handbook Desk Edition. ASM International Handbook Committee. Materials Park, OH: ASM International, 1995. 1317p. ISBN: 0871702835.
Culled from the four-volume Engineered Materials Handbook Series, this single desk edition provides basic property data and an outline of fabrication methods for each material. A "Guide to Materials Selection" gives comparative property data and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these materials for a variety of applications. There are also sections on recycling plastics, metallizing of plastics, recycling and environmental impact of ceramics, and ceramic-matrix composites. Contains "quick study" information about the most widely used nonmetallic materials, and gives hundreds of well-organized tables with critical details on properties and processing. A "General Engineering Tables and Data" section provides convenient summary of facts and figures for quick reference.

Engineering Materials Science. Ohring, Milton. San Diego: Academic Press, 1995. ISBN: 0125249950.
This textbook provides an introduction to the science of structure / property relationships, as well as addressing the engineering concerns of materials selection in design, processing materials into useful products, and how material degrade and fail in service. Specific topics include: physical and electronic structure; thermodynamics and kinetics; processing; mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties; degradation; and failure and reliability. The accompanying interactive computer disk contains nine modules dealing with structure, phase diagrams, diffusion, and mechanical and electrical properties.

Engineering Plastics and Composites. Bittence, John C., ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International, 1990. ISBN: 0871703696.
The primary objective of this book is to identify molding compounds, resins, fibers, fabrics, fillers, laminates, and associated additives and bonding compounds according to their tradenames and manufacturer's designations.

Engineering Properties of Steel. Harvey, Philip D., ed. Metals Park. OH: ASM International, l982 527p. ISBN: 087l70l448.
This handbook presents data for carbon, alloy, stainless, heatresisting, tool, ASTM structural, and managing steels. The chemical composition, general characteristics and uses, mechanical properties, and machining data for many steels used in industrial applications are noted.

Engineers' Guide to Composite Materials. Weeton, John W., ed. Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1987. 397p. ISBN: 0871702266.
An essential reference tool for anyone engaged in materials science engineering. The primary format is tabular and graphic with a minimum of text.

Fatigue Data Book: Light Structural Alloys. Henry, Scott D. et al, eds. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1995. 397p. ISBN:0871705079.
Contains consolidated fatigue data on aluminum, magnesium, and titanium alloys in a single, comprehensive source. There are 500 tables and figures that cover much of the known S-N fatigue information for common light structural alloys. Provides coverage from several published and unpublished sources, including fatigue data from the Naval Research Laboratory. Sections include: Aluminum Alloys; Introductory article with information on new-quality(reduced porosity) aluminum alloys; Data sheets with more than 80 tables consolidating Al-alloy S-N data from various sources; More than 50 modified Goodman diagrams illustrating Al-alloy fatigue resistance at different stress ratios; Selected S-N curves for key alloys Magnesium Alloys; Introductory article on the metallurgy and fracture resistance of magnesium alloys. Over 50 data sheets providing information on the fatigue resistance of Mg-Al Casting Alloys, Mg-Al Wrought Alloys, Mg-Zn Alloys, and more. Over 40 pages devoted exclusively to the fatigue behavior of Ti-6A1-4V.

Ferromagnetic Materials: Structure and Properties. McCurrie, R. A. San Diego: Academic, 1994. 297p. ISBN: 0124824951.
This book covers the properties and structure of a wide range of magnetic materials with engineering applications. It discusses ferromagnetic, ferrigmagnetic, and amorphous materials and their role in the two major property groupings of high permeability and permanent-magnet materials. Other groups, including materials suitable for magnetic recording, magnetoelastic transducers, magneto-optical discs and magnetic bubble memories, are also included.

Field Metallography, Failure Analysis and Metallurgy. Blum, M. E., et al, eds. Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1987. 854p. ISBN: 0871702991.
The editors have gathered experts in a variety of fields related to microstructural topics. The result is a compendium of 42 papers covering a wide range of topics of interest to those actively engaged in research and development in microstructural components.

Gas Engineers Handbook: Fuel Gas Engineering Practices. New York: Industrial Press, 1965.
Produced under the auspices of the American Gas Association, this is a comprehensive reference on natural gas and associated materials and technologies.

Handbook of Adhesives. 3rd ed. Skeist, Irving, ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990. 779p. ISBN: 0442280130.
Provides information for optimum selection, preparation, and utilization of adhesives and sealants.

Handbook of Comparative World Steel Standards. 8th ed. Tokyo: International Technical Information Institute, 1990.
Contains information on steel standards from the USA, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Japan, Canada, Australia and International.

Handbook of Composites. Lubin, George, ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1982. 786p. ISBN: 0442248970.
This handbook has been compiled to help the reader understand composite materials and their characteristics, design, and applications. The book is arranged into four sections: raw materials, processing methods, design, and application.

Handbook of Compressed Gases. 3rd ed. Compressed Gas Association. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990. 657p. ISBN: 0442218818.
Focuses on the properties and accepted means of transportation, storage and handling of compressed gases. As well, it is a guide to pertinent US federal regulatory requirements and published standards of the CGA and other standards-writing bodies.

Handbook of Corrosion Data. 2nd ed. Craig, Bruce D. & Anderson, David S., eds. Materials Park, OH: ASM International, 1995. 998p. ISBN: 0871705184.
Organized on the basis of environment (chemical compound).

Handbook of Engineering Polymeric Materials. Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P. ed. New York: Marcel Dekker, 1997. 881p. ISBN: 0-8247-9799-X.
Details current technological advancements in high structure plastics and elastomers, functionalized materials, and their product applications, furnishing practical information on new and conventional polymers and products as alternative materials and end-use applications as well as providing a unique comparison of manufacturing and processing techniques from around the world. Emphasizing product characterization, performance attributes, and structural properties, the Handbook covers: advanced engineering materials; blends and alloys; specialty applications; manufacturing and polymerization; product development; product and structural characterization; advanced processing operations; and more.

Handbook of Industrial Materials. 2nd ed. Oxford: Elsevier, 1992. 803p. ISBN: 0946395837.
A one-stop reference source aimed at those concerned with the selection and use of materials. Organized in ten sections: Ferrous metals; Non-ferrous metals and alloys; Non-metallic materials; Thermoplastics; Thermoset plastics; Plastics (processed); Materials for specific applications; Materials for electrical applications; Joining materials; Engineering data.

Handbook of Materials Handling. Swedish Research Commission. New York: Halsted, 1985. 286p. ISBN: 0470200987.
An excellent handbook outlining and detailing the handling of materials on both large and small scales.

Handbook of Mechanics, Materials, and Structures. Blake, Alexander ed. New York: Wiley, 1985. 736p. ISBN: 0471862398.
A handy reference guide encompassing all facets of engineering design. Presents state-of-the art information on mechanics, materials and structures, finite-element modeling, developments in fracture control and basic regulatory aspects of pressure vessel design. Gives quick access to materials data, practical design rules and techniques, mathematics and ready-to-use formulas, basic theories of elasticity, elastic stability and plasticity and principles of metallurgy of metals. Guides design engineers through the intricacies of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Contents: Engineering Mathematics (O. Gurel). Statics and Dynamics (W. Van Buskirk and S. Cowin). Strength of Materials (J. McKinley and L. Mardis). Mechanical Properties and Science of Engineering Materials (W. Kirkwood, et al.). Experimental Stress Analysis (W. Kirkwood). Introduction to Elasticity, Plasticity and Elastic Stability (J. McKinley and L. Mardis). Straight Members (R. Ciatto). Curved Members (F. Nelson). Plates (F. Nelson). Pressure Vessel and Piping Design (D. Landers). Index.

Handbook of Metal Forming. Lange, Kurt, ed. New York: McGrawHill, 1985. Various paging. ISBN: 0070362858.
Good source of information on metallurgy, tribology. material properties, and process data. It concentrates on the metal forming process as a system.

Handbook of Metal Treatments and Testing. 2nd edition. Ross, Robert B. New York: Wiley, 1988. ISBN: 0412313901.
This handbook describes and defines some 1,000 processes and testing methods in metallurgy. Use with caution because of age.

Handbook of Physical Quantities. Grigoriev, Igor S. and Meilikhov, Evgenii Z. eds. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1997. 1548p. ISBN: 0849328616.
This reference provides information concerning the physical phenomena and properties of various media. Presents basic physical parameters and properties of various substances employed in modern science and industry. The material is subdivided into the following branches: mechanics, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, electricity and magnetism, optics and lasers, nuclear physics, astronomy, and geophysics. Numerical data presented in the form of figures and tables are supplemented with short introductory texts giving concise and comprehensive coverage of the subject.

Handbook of Plastic Compounds, Elastomers, and Resins: An International Guide by Category, Tradename, Composition, and Supplier. Ash, M. B. & Ash, I. A. eds. New York: VCH, 1992. XIV, 872 pages. Hardcover. ISBN 3-527-89553-1.
Representing a complete, accurate, and current data source on primary material tradename products for the rubber and plastic industries, this handbook gives short, easy-to-find information on over 15,000 chemical trademark products currently sold throughout the world. It is actually a four-books-in-one reference guide, covering: tradename by category reference; tradename cross reference; chemical component cross reference; chemical manufacturers' directory.

Handbook of Plastic Materials and Technology. Rubin, Irvin I. ed. New York: Wiley, 1990. 1792p. ISBN: 0471096342.
Comprises 119 chapters on plastic materials, properties, processes, and industry practices--all presented in a readily accessible and consistent format. Contents: MATERIALS. Acetals (S. Sinker). Fluorocarbon Polymers, FEP (C. Sperati). Ionomers (R. Longworth). Nylons (P. Damm & P. Matthies). Phenolic Resins (J. Keegan). Polybutylene (A. Chatterjee). Polyethylene, LDPE (D. Bibee). Polystyrene (W. Brown). Rubbery Styrenic Block Copolymers (G. Holden). Fillers, Calcium Sulfate (R. Duncan). Fillers, Mica (M. Fenton). Fillers, Silica (Quartz) (J. Moreland). Reinforced Plastics, Vinyl Esters (V. Messick & M. White). Reinforced Plastics, Matched Metal Dies (R. Meyer). TECHNOLOGY. Blow Molding (C. Irwin). Extrusion (C. Rauwendaal). Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) (F. Sweeney). Mold Materials, Aluminum (W. Lewi). Sprayed Metal Molds (L. Grant). Design, Considerations (M. Blumenfeld). Rheology (P. Shah). Testing, Quality Control (L. Buchoff). Robotics (F. Ramos). Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) (J. Rainville). Appendices. Index.

Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composites. 3rd edition. Charles A. Harper, ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1996. 848p. ISBN: 0-07-026693-X.
Presents the latest information and guidelines for using plastics, elastomers, and composites in all types of designs, including molded and thermoformed products, protective and decorative coatings, and much more. Chapters focusing on advanced uses of plastics in automotive and packaging designs and on recycling of plastics. Covers the chemical, mechanical, and electrical properties of plastics, elastomers, and composites, and gives information on: Plastic compositions and optimizations of plastic product design; Advances in thermoplastic elastomers; New developments in applying and processing advanced composite materials; Plastics and elastomers for high-volume, high-performance automotive and packaging applications; Important factors in the recycling of plastics.

Handbook of Powder Science and Technology. Fayed, M. E., and L. Otten, eds. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1984. 850p. ISBN: 0442226101.
Compiled from contributions by experts in the field, this handbook consists of 19 chapters, each individually authored, covering topics ranging from particle size to production.

Handbook of Stainless Steels. Peckner. Donald, and I. M. Bernstein, eds. New York: McGrawHill, 1977. Various paging. ISBN: 007049147X.
The title presents data on corrosive metals, including areas such as metallurgy, physical characteristics, and machining. Extensive references are provided, as well as clear illustrations.

Handbook of Thermoplastics. Olabisi, Olagoke, ed. New York: Dekker, 1997. 1053p. ISBN: 0824797973.
This reference offers comprehensive coverage of all known commodity, transitional, engineering, high-temperature, and high-performance thermoplastics and analyzes emerging developments in the creation of new thermoplastics. Written by over 50 contributors, it examines every important issue in the field for each substance discussed, including history, development, and commercialization; polymer formation mechanisms and process technologies; the effect of structural and phase characteristics on properties; the commercial relevance of thermoplastic blends, alloys, copolymers, and composites; processing, performance properties, and applications; state-of-the-art techniques in science and technology; and environmental impact assessment.

Hardness Testing. Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1987. 188p. ISBN: 0871702444.
Practical handbook dealing with all aspects of hardness testing. It consists of eight chapters that present an excellent guide for anyone working with hardness testing.

High-Temperature Property Data: Ferrous Alloys. Rothman, M. F., ed. Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1987. 550p. ISBN: 0871702436.
Information is organized by alloy, with the physical and mechanical properties or each alloy listed from room temperature to 1000 degrees C. The alloys are arranged in AISI order.

International Critical Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology. US National Research Council. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1926-30. 7v. Separately published index, 1933. Out of Print.
This classic was comprehensive at the time of publication. Still contains much useful information although out of print.

International Encyclopedia of Composites. Lee, Stuart.M., ed. New York: VCH, 1990-92. 6v. ISBN (set): 0895732904.
This 6-volume series covers composite materials and related process technology. It is comprehensive, containing 250 articles on keywords ranging from ceramic metal-matrix and thermoplastic composites to composite engineering material. It covers such hot topics as superconducting composites and stealth technology.

Iron and Steel Specifications. 7th rev. ed. London: British Steel, 1989.346p. ISBN: 0951149318.
Summarises British Standard grades of steel in terms of their chemical composition and physical properties. A selection of other standard grades of steel, such as ISO, European and US, are also included.

Light Alloys Directory and Databook. Hussey, Robert John & Wilson, Josephine. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998. 448p. ISBN: 0412804107.
A world-wide directory of the properties and suppliers of light alloys used in, or proposed for, numerous engineering applications. Alloys covered will include aluminium alloys, magnesium alloys, titanium alloys, beryllium. For the metals considered each section will consist of: a short introduction; a table comparing basic data and a series of comparison sheets.

Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers. Avallone, Eugene A. & Baumeister, Theodore, eds. 10th ed. New York: ASME Press, 1996. 2048p. ISBN: 007004127X.
A classic reference. Information on all aspects of mechanical engineering , with more than 200 tables and illustrations. Provides essential data on subjects such as: mechanics of solid and fluids; materials of engineering fuels and furnaces; machine elements; power generation; material handling; shop processes; fans, pumps, and compressors; instruments and controls; refrigeration and cryogenics; environmental control and much more. Also available on CD-ROM from McGraw-Hill as Marks' Electronic Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, using the mathcad software and loaded with hundreds of live interactive math formulas, table, and graphs that give you instant onscreen problem-solving power. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1996 . CD-ROM ISBN: 0070053685.

Materials and Technology: A Systematic Encyclopedia of the Technology of Materials Used in Industry and Commerce, Including Foodstuffs and Fuels. Codd, L. W. et al, eds. London: Longman, 1968-75. 8v.
Comprehensive, if dated. Vol. 1: Air, water, inorganic chemicals and nucleonics. Vol. 2: Non-metallic ores, silicate industries and solid mineral fuels. Vol. 3: Metals and ores. Vol. 4: Petroleum and organic chemicals. Vol. 5: Natural organic materials and related synthetic products. Vol. 6: Wood, paper, textiles, plastics and photographic materials. Vol. 7: Vegetable food products and luxuries. Vol. 8: Edible oils and fats, animal food products. Material resources. General index. Appendix.

Materials for Engineering. Martin, J. W. London: Institute of Materials, 1996. 230p. ISBN: 1-86125-012-6.
This textbook presents a relatively brief overview of Materials Science. It is in two sections - the first characterising materials, the second considering structure/property relationships. Tabulated data in the body of the text, and the appendices, have been selected to increase the value of the book as a permanent source of reference to readers throughout their professional lives.

Materials Handbook: An Encyclopedia for Managers, Technical Professionals, Purchasing and Production Managers, Technicians, and Supervisors. 14th Edition. Brady, George S., Clauser, Henry R. and Vaccari, John A. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1997. 1,136p. ISBN: 0070070849.
You can instantly check the properties and uses of more than 15,000 industrial materials and substances, including plastics, metals and alloys, rubbers, chemicals, woods, plants and plant extracts, textiles, finishes, foodstuffs, animal products and more. Includes thousands of new technologies and products as well as extensive updates on existing materials.Concise descriptions of a material's origin, composition and applications plus fingertip access to such essential details as: Density; Ductility; Hardness; Solubility; Specific heat; Toxicity; Melting point; Cost versus performance; Conductivity; Resistance to heat and corrosives; Principal alloys and component percentages; Magnetism; Tensile strength and elongation; and much more.

Materials Properties Handbook: Titanium Alloys. Boyer, Rodney, Welsch, Gerhard, & Collings, E. W., eds. Materials Park, OH: ASM International, 1994. 1176p. ISBN: 0871704811.
First of a projected series. In seven sections: Physical metallurgy of titanium alloys; Titanium data sheets; Alpha and near-alpha alloys; Alpha-beta alloys; Beta and near-beta alloys; Advanced materials; Technical notes.

Materials Selection Deskbook. Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P. Westwood, NJ: Noyes Publications, 1996. 191p. ISBN: 081551400X.
This book is designed as a handy desk reference covering fundamental engineering principles of project planning schemes and layout, corrosion principles and materials properties of engineering importance. It is intended as a general source of typical materials property data, useful for first pass materials selection in process design problems.

McGraw-Hill Machining and Metalworking Handbook. Walsh, Ronald A. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1994. 1518p. ISBN: 0070679584.
With shop-tested shortcuts and solutions to virtually every problem you could face, this volume covers fastening techniques and hardware; machine tools and practices; gearing; cams; springs; math and calculator techniques; materials; power transmission systems; sheet metal layout and practices; hardening and tempering plating, and much more.

The Mechanical and Physical Properties of the British Standard EN Steels (BS 970 - 1955). Woolman, J. & Mottram, A. I. M., comps. Oxford: Pergamon, 1964-69. 3v.
Vol. 1 covers EN1 - EN 20; vol. 2, EN 21 - EN 39; vol. 3, EN 40 - EN363.

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook. Kutz, Myer, ed . New York: Wiley, 1986. 2352p. ISBN: 047108817X .
A standard. Includes material on design optimization, failure analysis of mechanical elements and assemblies, system analysis, group technology in manufacturing, alternative energy sources, energy conservation and recovery, and the latest data on mechanical properties. References all metals and alloys to the unified numbering system as well as ASTM.

Mechanical Properties of Ceramics. Wachtman, John B. New York: Wiley, 1996. 472p. ISBN: 0471133167.
Presents a systematic introductory treatment of the current understanding, supplemented by empirical facts, of the subject and describes the role of microstructure in determining the effect of mechanical properties of ceramics. Chapters on each of the major types of structural ceramics provide a guide to achievable mechanical properties. Discusses design for specified levels of safety and for minimal life under service conditions. Includes scores of illustrations, tables and figures. Partial Contents: Stress and Strain; Types of Mechanical Behavior; Elasticity; Strength of Defect-Free Solids; Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics; Statistical Treatment of Strength; Subcritical Crack Propagation; Stable Crack Propagation and R-Curve Behavior; An Overview of Toughening Mechanisms in Ceramics; Toughening by Transformation; Cyclic Fatigue of Ceramics; Thermal Stress and Thermal Shock in Ceramics; Fractography; Dislocations and Plastic Deformation in Ductile Crystals; Dislocations and Plastic Deformation in Ceramics; Creep in Ceramics; Mechanical Properties of Glass and Glass-Ceramics; Mechanical Behavior of Aluminum Oxide; Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide; Mechanical Properties of Porous Ceramics.

Metallic Materials Specification Handbook. 4th edition. Ross, Robert B. London: Spon, 1992. 830p. ISBN: 0412369400
This handbook contains trade names, specifications, or symbols relating to metals. Material is classified according to chemical analysis. The book assists in providing an alternative list of substances for consideration.

Metals & Alloys in the Unified Numbering System: With a Description of the System and a Cross Index of Chemically Similar Specifications. 7th ed. Warrendale, PA: Society of Automotive Engineers, 1996. 435p. ISBN: 1560918977.
The Unified Numbering System provides a quick and easy way to cross-reference the many different numbering systems used to identify the thousands of metals and alloys in commercial use. By using the UNS, you can be sure you are speaking the same language as your customers and suppliers. With this publication you can locate information on over 4,600 metals and alloys designations used by individual societies, trade associations, governmental bodies, and metals/alloys producers and users. This reference features: designations for aluminum alloys, copper alloys, cast irons, tin, nickel, stainless steels, zinc, and more; over 500 new and revised designations since the sixth edition was published in 1993; UNS designations listings which include a description, chemical composition information, and applicable cross-reference specifications; an index which arranges UNS designations by commonly known documents (SAE, ASTM, AWS, Aluminum Association, Federal Specifications, and more); an index to UNS designations by base elements; and a reprint of "Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys".

The Metals Databook. Nayar, Alok. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1997. 768p. ISBN: 0070460884.
This book aims to help you select appropriate metals for any application. With many tables and charts, it is a practical reference that includes standard test methods for determining material properties, plus complete data on the chemical composition, mechanical properties and heat treatment for cast irons, steel, aluminum, copper, zinc and their related alloys. Also includes comparisons of ISO and national standards for various grades of metals from Japan, U.S., Great Britain and other countries. Contents include: Elements and Their Properties; Cast Irons; Steels; Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys; Copper and Copper Alloys; Zinc; Powder Metallurgy; Testing of Metallic Materials; Reference Data; Units and Measures.

Metals Handbook. Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1928 - 1990.
First published in 1927, this definitive handbook on metals continues to include all materials that a metallurgist would find necessary. The coverage is complete within the confines of metals. The emphasis in this edition is on SI units. The title is continued by the ASM Handbook.

Metals Handbook Comprehensive Index. 2nd edition. Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1987. 657p. ISBN: 0871702983.
This quick and convenient index to the Metals Handbook. (Metals Park. OH: ASM International, 196l ) saves the user from having to check individual indexes for each volume.

Metals Handbook Desk Edition. Davis, Joseph R. ed. 2nd ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International, 1998. 1,521p. ISBN: 0871706547.
Distilled from the ASM Handbook series into a single volume. In five sections: General Information; Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys; Nonferrous Alloys and Special Purpose Materials; Processing; and Testing, Inspection, Characterization and Quality Control.

Modern Plastics Encyclopedia. New York: Mcgraw-Hill. Annual. ISSN: 0026-8275.
A special issue each year of the magazine Modern Plastics. Is both an encyclopedia and a directory of information about plastics. Covers resins and compounds, chemicals and additives, reinforced plastics and compounds, primary processing, auxiliary equipment and components, and fabricating and finishing. Also included are sections on engineering data, buyer's guide, and directory of trade names.

Newnes Engineering Materials Pocket Book. Bolton, William. 2nd ed. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1996. 226p. ISBN: 0-7506-2886-3.
The main aim of this book is to provide engineers and students with a concise, pocket-size, affordable guide to the full range of materials used in engineering: ferrous and non-ferrous metals, polymeric materials, ceramics and composites. For the second edition the text has been extended to include chapters which group materials according to properties, this aiding the selection of materials required for having specific properties.

Paint Handbook. Weismantel, Guy E. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1980. 752p. ISBN: 0070690618.
How to select and apply the right paint or coating for any surface. The first major reference to help you choose the correct paint or other finish to do the job best on a particular surface exposed to a particular environment. Experts in the field give full advice on testing surface preparation, application, corrosion prevention, and troubleshooting. The handbook covers wood, metal, composites, and masonry, as well as marine applications and roof coatings.

The Physical Metallurgy of Microalloyed Steel. Gladman, T. London: Institute of Materials, 1997. 363p. ISBN: 0-90176-81-2.
This book gives an account of the physical metallurgy of microalloyed steels, and attempts to draw together the fundamentals of solid solution strengthening, dispersion strengthening, and grain refinement, and their importance in contributing to the excellent combinations of strength with toughness, formability, and weldability. The solubilities of the various microalloy carbides and nitrides are vitally important in the control of grain size and interphase precipitation strengthening caused by microalloy additions. The available data for their solubilities are summarised, together with the solubilities of carbonitrides containing one or more of the common microalloys - niobium, titanium, and vanadium. The formation of mutually exclusive nitrides and carbides is also considered. The fundamentals of grain growth and grain size control are presented, and are related to industrial heat treatments and hot working practices. Because of the important effects of grain size on strength and toughness, particular attention is given to the nature of polycrystalline aggregates and methods of grain size assessment. Examples are given of the beneficial effects of microalloys in a variety of steel types, ranging from interstitial free strip steels with high formability, to medium and high carbon forging steels with high strength. The benefits of the lower carbon high strength microalloyed steels to weldability in structural applications are also considered. New material on stereological relationships in polyhedral grains and on the treatment of complex carbonitride solubilities is included.

Physical Properties of Polymers Handbook. Mark, James E. Woodbury, NY: American Institute of Physics Press, 1996. 723p. ISBN: 1-56396-295-0.
Focuses on results of the highest reliability and emphasizes properties and polymers of greatest relevance to polymer chemists, physicists, and engineers. To provide ready access to the information, this comprehensive reference work organizes the physical properties of polymers into the most commonly referenced subject areas. Contents: 1. Structure; 2. Theory; 3. Thermodynamic Properties; 4. Spectroscopy; 5. Mechanical Properties; 6. Crystallinity and Morphology; 7. Electro-optical and Magnetic Properties; 8. Responses to Radiation, Heat, and Chemical Agents; 9. Other Properties.

Plant Engineers Handbook of Formulas, Charts and Tables. 3rd ed. Moffat, Donald W. New York: Prentice Hall, 1991. 561p. ISBN: 0136802982.
A standard handbook of tables, useful for desk-top, everyday reference.

Plastic Blow-Molding Handbook. Norman, C. Lee. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990. 560p. ISBN: 0442207522.
A specialized handbook, sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers.

Plastics and Rubbers Data Collection. Norwich, NY: William Andrew, Inc., 998. CD-ROM. ISBN: 1884207308.
Consists of the following sections (each of which is available individually): Chemical Resistance, The Effect of Creep, The Effect of Temperature, Effect of Sterilization Methods, Permeablility and Other Film Properties, The Effect of UV Light and Weather, Fatigue and Tribological Properties, and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis for Plastics Engineering. Uses the Rover™ search engine.

Polymer Blends and Alloys: Guidebook to Commercial Products. Sweeney, F. Melvin , ed. Lancaster, PA: Technomic, 1988. 563p. ISBN: 0877625662.
A guidebook aimed at practitioners giving an overview of the technology of blending two or more dissimilar polymers, and their uses.

Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia. Salamone, Joseph C., ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1998. 12 volumes, or 1 CD-ROM.
Presents state-of-the-art research and development on the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymeric materials. With multiple articles on many subjects, the encyclopedia offers a broad-based perspective on a multitude of topics, as well as detailed research information, figures, tables, illustrations, and references. Updates published as new research unfolds will continue to provide information on the latest advances in polymer science.

Practical Handbook of Materials Science. Lynch, Charles T., ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1989. 636p. ISBN: 084933702X.
Selected reference data for the physical properties of solid state and structural materials in concise tabular form.

Practicing Scientists Handbook: A Guide for Physical and Terrestrial Scientists. Moses, Alfred J. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1978. 1292p. ISBN: 0442255845.
Although now somewhat dated, a useful source of information on the chemistry, physics and engineering of materials.

Properties of Aluminum Alloys: Tensile, Creep and Fatigue Data at High and Low Temperatures. Kaufman, J. Gilbert, ed. Materials Park, OH: ASM International; Washington, DC: Aluminum Association, Inc., 1999. 311p. ISBN: 0871706326.
Covers the typical mechanical properties of wrought and cast aluminum alloys at various temperatures, including tensile properties at subzero temperatures, at temperature after various holding times at the test temperature, and at room temperature after exposure at various temperatures for various holding times; creep rupture strengths for various times at various temperatures; stresses required to generate various amounts of creep in various lengths of time; rotating-beam fatigue strengths; modulus of elasticity as a function of temperature. Fatigue data, including fatigue strength of wrought aluminum alloys (approximate average values as determined in tests of smooth and notched rotating-beam fatigue machines), axial stress fatigue strength of wrought aluminum alloys (at various stress ratios, smooth and notched specimens), average fatigue strength for aluminum and aluminum alloy flat sheet specimens (under complete reversed flexure), cantilever-beam fatigue test results of aluminum alloys at elevated temperatures, and cantilever-beam fatigue test results of aluminum alloys at elevated temperatures following stabilization at the test temperature.

Rare Metals Handbook. 2nd edition. Hampel, Clifford A., ed. Huntington, NY: Krieger, 1971. 715p.
This work deals with the 55 metals classified as rare. There is a good discussion of the availability, processing, and physical properties of these metals. Although the age of the work is a problem, the subject is not as volatile as others.

Reinforced Plastics Handbook. 2nd edition. Murphy, John. New York: Elsevier, 1998. 674p. ISBN: 1856173488.
Contents list: Introduction; Part I: Materials, Processes and Design; Resins; Reinforcements; Cores and sandwiches; Additives; Open moulding (one side moulded); Closed moulding (both sides moulded); Hollow shapes; Continuous profiles; Other processes; Designing in reinforced plastics; Design data; Joints and adhesives; Design for recycling; Prototypes; Part II: Going into Production; Aerospace; Automotive; Railways; Marine; Building/construction; Corrosion-resistant applications; Appliances, electrical/electronic; Engineering; Consumer products/leisure/sports; Miscellaneous; Moulds and mould design; Production; Assembly and finishing; Testing and quality assurance; Health and safety; Legislation; Recycling of reinforced plastics; Part III: Background Information; Glossary of terms; Abbreviations; Technical information; Notes on specific properties; Trade names; Directory; Associations/journals; Data sheets; Advertisers index; Editorial index.

Smithells Metals Reference Book. 7th edition. Smithells, Colin J., ed. Boston: Butterworth 1991. Various paging. ISBN: 0750610204.
This is the worldclass, authoritative handbook on metals and metallurgy. The areas covered in the sections are: introductory tables; general physical and chemical constants; xray crystallography; crystallography; crystal chemistry; metallurgically important minerals; thermochemical data; physical properties of molten salts; metallography; equilibrium diagrams; gas metal systems; diffusion in metals; general physical properties; elastic properties and damping capacity; temperature measurement and thermoelectric properties; radiating properties of metals; electron emission; electrical properties; steels and alloys with special magnetic properties; mechanical testing; mechanical properties of metals and alloys; hard metals; lubricants; friction and wear; casting alloys and foundry data; refractory materials; fuels; controlled atmospheres for heat treatment; masers and lasers; guide to the corrosion resistance of metals; electroplating and metal finishing; welding; and solders and brazing alloys.

Source Book on Industrial Alloy and Engineering Data: A Comprehensive Collection of Alloy and Engineering Data in Tabular and Graphical Form. ASM International. Metals Park, 0H: ASM international l978. 469p.
This sourcebook is divided into 10 sections covering such topics as carbon and alloy steels, tool steels, aluminum and aluminum alloys, and powder metal parts. Data are arranged in tabular and graphical form. It includes an additional section of conversion tables.

Standard Handbook of Fastening and Joining. 2nd ed. Parmley, Robert O., ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1989. 672p. ISBN: 0070485224.
A handbook giving information on fastening and joining products, functions, techniques, and procedures. Provides guidelines on solutions to any fastening problem.; identifying and meeting approved design and performance standards; and analyzing the design, function and performance characteristics of various devices.

Steels:Metallurgy and Applications 3rd ed. Llewellyn, David & Hudd, Roger. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998. ISBN: 0750637579.
Provides a metallurgical understanding of commercial steel grades and the design, manufacturing and service requirements that govern their application. The properties of different steels are described, detailing the effect of composition, processing and heat treatment. Where appropriate an introduction is given to standard specifications and design codes provided on component manufacture and property requirements for successful service performance. The book deals with steel products in some depth, in four chapters covering wide strip, structural steels, engineering and stainless steel grades. At the beginning of each chapter an overview is given which details important features of the grades and a historical perspective of their development.

Structural Adhesives Directory and Databook Hussey, Robert John & Wilson, Josephine. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1996. 424p. ISBN: 0412714701.
A worldwide directory of commercially available adhesive products for use in a wide range of engineering disciplines. Along with product names and suppliers, basic property data are tabulated and cross-referenced. The book is subdivided according to class of adhesive, with introductions to each class followed by comparison tables and datasheets for each adhesive.

Structural Engineering and Applied Mechanics Data Handbook. Hsu, Teng H. Houston: Gulf, 1988-90. 3v.
A comprehensive and technical handbook covering all aspects of structural engineering. Includes useful data on how to determine the mechanical behavior of beams and frames. Vol. 1: Beams; Vol. 2: Frames; Vol. 3: Plates.

Tables of Physical and Chemical Constants and Some Mathematical Functions. 16th edition. Kaye, G. W. C. & Laby, T. H. New York: Longman, 1995. 611p. ISBN: 0582226295.
A standard source in SI units with references to the original literature.

Thermophysical Properties of Refrigerants (Inch-Pound Edition). Liley, P. E. & Desai, P. D. Atlanta: ASHRAE, 1993. 285p. ISBN: 1883413087.
Gives data on 34 refrigerants, including specific heat, thermal conductivity, viscosity, velocity of sound and surface tension.

Tool and Manufacturing Engineers Handbook: A Reference Book for Manufacturing Engineers, Managers, and Technicians. 4th ed. Drozda, Thomas J. & Wick, Charles, eds. Dearborn, MI: Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1983-88. 5v.
A compilation of practical data on the use and specifications of manufacturing equipment and processes. Vol. 1: Machining; Vol. 2: Forming; Vol. 3: Materials, finishing and coating; Vol. 4: Quality control and assembly; Vol. 5: Manufacturing management.

Tribology Data Handbook. Booser, E. Richard, ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1997. 1099p. ISBN: 0-8493-3904-4.
This handbook aims to be an aid for achieving more effective lubrication, better control of friction and wear, and a better understanding of the complex field of tribology. Developed in cooperation with the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers and containing contributions from 74 experts in the field, it covers properties of materials, lubricant viscosities, and design, friction and wear formulae. The scope includes military, industrial and automotive lubricant specifications; evolving areas of friction and wear; performance and design considerations for machine elements, computer storage units, and metal working; and more. Important guidelines for the monitoring, maintenance, and failure assessment of lubrication in automotive, industrial, and aircraft equipment are also included. Current environmental and toxicological concerns complete this reference.

Understanding How Components Fail. Wulpi, Donald J. Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1985. 262p. ISBN: 0871701898.
A practical and useful source of information on metal failure, this work replaces the classic, How Components Fail (Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1966).

Welding Data Book. Cleveland: Industrial, 1958/59 . Irregular.
Contents are divided into five sections A, directory of products and manufacturers; B, trade names; C, manufacturers' catalogs/outlets; D, engineering and application data; and E, where to buy locally. The book contains very specific information of interest to welding engineers.

Welding Handbook. 8th ed. O'Brien, R. L. Miami: American Welding Society, 1991. 3v.
The welding bible.

The Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference: A Concise Guide for the Professional Engineer. Heisler, Sanford I. New York: Wiley, 1984. 592p. ISBN: 0471866326.
Practical problems are emphasized, but references to less familiar sources are also included to supplement the theoretical and derivative data. Of particular use to engineers working in mechanics materials, hydraulics, electronics, energy sources, and process control. Contents include: Mathematics; Mechanics/Materials; Fluid Mechanics; Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer; Electricity & Electronics; Controls; Economics/Statistics; Energy Sources; Engineering Practice; Mathematical Tables; Properties of Materials; Index.

Woldman's Engineering Alloys. 8th edition. Gibbons, Robert C. Metals Park, OH: ASM International, 1994. 1374p. ISBN: 0871705443.
Information on over 45,000 alloys is gathered into this single handbook. It lists commercial and engineering alloys produced both in the United States and abroad. Chemical composition, uses, manufacturers, and specific properties of each alloy are listed.

Worldwide Guide to Equivalent Irons and Steels. 3rd ed. Unterweiser, Paul M. et al, eds. Materials Park, OH: ASM International. 1993. ISBN: 0871704544.
Similar irons and steels are grouped together. UNS numbers and US grade names are provided as a means of cross referencing chemically similar alloys.

Worldwide Guide to Equivalent Nonferrous Metals and Alloys. 2nd ed. Unterweiser, Paul M. & Cobb, Harold M., eds. Metals Park, OH: ASM International. 1987. ISBN: 0871703068.
A comprehensive international reference to nonferrous metals' equivalencies. Approximately 28 national standards and standards-issuing organizations are included.

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