9780260939401 - Some Unusual Features in the Microstructure of Wrought Iron (Classic Reprint) di Rawdon, Henry S. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines and discusses the microstructural distinctions found in wrought iron, a material central to construction, tools, and weaponry throughout history. The author presents a series of microscopic images and analyses revealing intricate patterns within wrought iron, arguing that these variations in structure correspond to variations in the material's properties. This examination, largely based on comparison with known iron-phosphorus compounds, offers insight into the nature and quality of wrought iron, and suggests a causal link between observed microstructures and instances of failure when the material is put under stress. Ultimately, the book's analysis of these unusual features seeks to refine our understanding of wrought iron's strengths and weaknesses, and thereby its suitability for particular applications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.