Pearlite in Steels

<P>Pearlitic steel is the strongest commercially available mass-produced alloy, and pearlite is used in a myriad of applications, from the reinforcement of tyres in every single road vehicle in the world, to the creation of pathways across troubled waters. <I>Pearlite in Steels </I>is the first book dedicated to this vast subject. The book uniquely covers the topic in depth, providing a comprehensive coverage of fundamentals and technologies that make pearlite vital as an engineered material.</P><UL><LI>Covers the 3D-structure of pearlite over a wide range of length scales</LI><LI>Details the relationship between imperfect structure and consequences</LI><LI>Discusses all aspects of structure and complex properties</LI><LI>Covers the evolution of structure during traumatic processing</LI><LI>Engineering aspects are highlighted: the twisting of pearlitic wires, for the safe application of the strongest of ropes in safety-critical scenarios</LI><LI>Highlights difficulties and inconsistencies, thereby helping to develop research</LI></UL><P>Aimed at materials engineers and metallurgists, this book by a leading global authority on the subject offers readers the deepest and broadest overview of pearlite in steels to date.</P>