Metallography and microstructure of ancient and historic metals / David A. Scott

Author:: Scott, David A., 1948-
Published:: [Marina del Rey, CA] : Getty Conservation Institute in association with Archetype Books, [1991]
Copyright Date:: ©1991
Physical Description:: 155 pages, 5 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

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Contents:

The nature of metals -- The microstructure of ancient metals -- The microstructure of ancient metals -- Two-phased materials -- The microstructure of tin bronzes -- Notes on the structure of carbon steels -- Martensite in low-carbon steels -- The tempering of martensite -- Structure and properties of cast iron -- Corroded microstructures -- Reflected polarized light microscopy -- Grain sizes of ancient metals -- Metallography and ancient metals -- Metallographic sampling of metals -- Mounting and preparing specimens -- Recording results -- Etching and etching solutions -- Mounting resins -- Micro hardness testing.

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ISBN:

0892361956 (pbk.)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [147]-149) and index.

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