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- - By kcd616 (***) Date 10-14-2010 20:30
A question was asked on another welding board about a good welding metallurgy.
Can anyone recommend one?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Kent
Parent - By ssbn727 (*****) Date 10-15-2010 02:17
Hi Kent!

Are you talking about a reference or a teaching book, and do you want to focus on carbon steels or do you also want to include all  of the various stainless steels and aluminum, nickel & copper alloys, titanium, etc.?

Here's a good one, or two:

Welding Metallurgy, Second Edition

Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Welding Metallurgy, Second Edition

Author(s): Sindo Kou

Published Online: 31 MAR 2003

Print ISBN: 9780471434917

Online ISBN: 9780471434023

DOI: 10.1002/0471434027

Welding Metallurgy: Fundamentals Volume 1
by G.E. Linnert,
Publisher: American Welding Society
# ISBN-10: 0871714574
# ISBN-13: 978-0871714572

Fundamentals of welding metallurgy
H Granjon
ISBN 1 85573 019 7
ISBN-13: 978 1 85573 019 9
July 1991

Metallurgy of Welding, 6th Edition
Publisher:   Plastics Design Library
Author:   J F Lancaster
Edition:   Hardcover
Edition Number:   6
Language:   English
ISBN:  
1884207804
EAN:  
9781884207808
No. of Pages:   454
Binding:   Hardcover

I do recommend this one for someone who is just wanting to learn more about metallurgy From the ASM:

Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: The Accidental Birth of a No-Name Alloy, 1
    Some Definitions, 2
    The Status of Metallurgy at the Turn of the Century (1900), 3
    Four Turning Points in Technology, 3
    The Foundation Was in Place, 6
    Early Work on Tool Steels, 6
    A Cross Section of Developments: 1900 to 1910, 7
    The Age of Innovation, 8
    The Age of Abundance, 8
    The Metallurgist-Innovator, 9
    Looking Ahead to Chapters 2 and 3, 10
Chapter 2: Dr. Wilm's Mystery: What Happened?, 11
    Profile of the Atom, 11
    Like Atoms in Groups, 12
    Next Size Up: Grains and Grain Boundaries, 13
    Behavior of Atoms, 13
    Upgrading Pure Metals and Alloys, 21
    Upgrading a “Pure” Metal: 1060 Aluminum, 24
    Overview of Precipitation Hardening Treatments, 24
    Artificial Aging of Alloy 7075, 25
    Natural Aging of Alloy 2017 (Duralumin), 25
    To Dr. Wilm: Solute Atoms Did It, 25
Chapter 3: Steels and Cast Irons: The Why of Where They Are Used, 27
    A Closer Look at Properties, 30
    Profile of Steel, 31
    Mechanical Properties of Steel, 32
    Physical Properties of Steel, 41
    Steel Mill Products, 44
    Profile of Cast Irons, 45
    Wear Resistance of Irons and Steels, 49
    Producing Castings from Iron and Steel, 51
Chapter 4: Nonferrous Metals and Alloys: The Why Behind Where They Are Used , 55
    Aluminum (Al), 55
    Beryllium (Be), 55
    Bismuth (Bi), 56
    Cobalt (Co), 56
    Copper (Cu), 56
    Gallium (Ga), 57
    Germanium (Ge), 57
    Hafnium (Hf), 57
    Indium (In), 57
    Lead (Pb), 58
    Magnesium (Mg), 59
    Manganese (Ma), 59
    Nickel (Ni), 59
    Precious Metals, 60
    Rare Earth Metals, 62
    Refractory Metals, 63
    Superalloys, 64
    Tin (Sn), 64
    Titanium (Ti), 65
    Uranium (U), 66
    Vanadium (V), 67
    Zinc (Zn), 67
    Zirconium (Zr), 67
    Aluminum and Its Alloys, 68
    Copper and Its Alloys, 71
    Lead and Its Alloys, 74
    Magnesium and Its Alloys, 77
    Titanium and Its Alloys, 79
    Tin and Its Alloys, 79
    Zinc and Its Alloys, 82
Chapter 5: Heat Treatment of Steel 83
    Some of the Basics, 83
    Heat Treating Equipment, 93
Chapter 6: Tailoring the Properties of Nonferrous Alloys, 101
    Precipitation Hardening, 102
    Heat Treating of Aluminum Alloys, 104
    Heat Treating of Beryllium-Copper Alloys, 105
    Heat Treating of Nickel-Base Superalloys, 108
    Heat Treating of Copper-Zinc Alloys, 110
    Heat Treating of Titanium-Base Alloys, 111
Chapter 7: Hot Working and Cold Working of Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals 113
    Hot Working Technology, 113
    Hot Extrusion Technology, 115
    Cold Forming Technology, 119
Chapter 8: Fabricability of Materials: A Key Factor in Selection, 131
    Fabrication Properties of Ferrous Alloys, 131
    Fabrication Properties of Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, 134
    Joining Processes: Welding, Brazing, and Soldering, 135
Chapter 9: The Material Selection Process, 151
    The Materials Battle, 152
    Selection Factors, 152
    Standards and Specifications, 160
Chapter 10: Failure of Metals under Service Conditions, 163
    Rupture, Wear, and Temperature Effects, 163
    Brittle Fracture, 163
    Ductile Fracture, 167
    Fatigue Fracture, 167
    The Many Faces of Wear, 169
    Temperature-Induced Failures, 178
Chapter 11: Coping with Corrosion, 183
    Galvanic Corrosion, 184
    Uniform Corrosion, 185
    Crevice Corrosion, 186
    Stress-Corrosion Cracking, 189
    Corrosion Fatigue, 191
    Selective Leaching, 192
Chapter 12: Quest for Quality, 195
    A Potpourri of Variability, 195
    Overview of Testing and Inspection Technology, 197
    Mechanical Testing, 198
    Nondestructive Testing, 203
    Metallographic Examination, 207
Chapter 13: Progress by the Decade, 211
    1910–1920, 211
    1920–1930, 212
    1930–1940, 213
    1940–1950, 214
    1950–1960, 215
    1960–1970, 215
    1970–1980, 216
    1980–1990, 217
Glossary, 219
Bibliography, 259
Index, 261

Here's the link:

http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/AsmStore/ProductDetails/?vgnextoid=98b210a74e0f8110VgnVCM100000701e010aRCRD#details

Finally, here's a good starting reference guide published by the AWS as a primer:  If you're not ready for the depth of George Linnerts Welding Metallurgy and find data books overloaded, then this guide is for you. Its written at just the right level for an intelligent introduction for the engineer new to welding and the up and coming senior technician.

Tables and figures support these topics:

    * metal structures,
    * metal forms,
    * diffusion,
    * solid solubility,
    * residual stress,
    * shielding and purging,
    * phase transformation,
    * hardness and hardenability,
    * grain size,
    * stainless steels,
    * aluminum and its alloys,
    * copper and its alloys,
    * refractory alloys,
    * and repair welding.

Here's the link:

http://www.normas.com/AWS/pages/PRGWM-1999.html

There's more but, these last two are the best for anyone who is just starting out IMHO. ;)

This one is an excellent teaching book:

http://www.go2atp.com/Metallurgy_P63C31.cfm

Respectfully,
Henry
- - By kcd616 (***) Date 10-15-2010 03:03
Henry,
Thank you very much, passed the whole list along and saw a couple I am looking at getting myself to add to my library.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Kent
Parent - - By js55 (*****) Date 10-15-2010 10:42
To my mind George Linnerts is still the best out there. but then, I'm old.
Parent - - By MBSims (****) Date 12-29-2010 15:15
I agree Jeff.  I have read both volumes 1 and 2 cover to cover and it is very comprehensive.
Parent - - By 803056 (*****) Date 01-03-2011 20:02
I'll cast my vote for G. Linnert as well.

I also like Kotecki and Lippold's book on the weldability of stainless steel.

Best regards - Al
Parent - By js55 (*****) Date 01-03-2011 21:41
I've been meanin to buy my own copy of the Kotecki/Lippold book. When it comes to weldin SS doze are da guys.
Parent - By js55 (*****) Date 01-03-2011 21:43
I have both volumes as well. Read em cover to cover and cover to cover again until the covers are tattered, and still have not assimilated it all.
- - By justinagostini Date 12-29-2010 10:57
I am very much impressed by the detailed description given by ssbn727. Indeed, I will recommend to few of my friend thanks a lot.
Parent - - By js55 (*****) Date 01-03-2011 21:43
Oh, you wanna know aobut reference materials Henry is da guy.
Parent - By James Kelly Date 04-17-2011 20:37
If you are welding nickel alloys, not stainless, INCO/Huntington Alloy Products Division/Special Metals, whatever they call themselves now, used to put out very good information. Rolled Alloys has some specifics for RA330 & AL-6XN (I think well of them, as I wrote them)

The best = Only, book on the fully austenitic alloys is out of print, but you might find one at abebooks.com
And that is Welding Metallurgy of Stainless and Heat-resisting Steels by R.J. Castro & J.J. de Cadenet.
- - By DESEGURA Date 10-31-2011 17:15
I need help resolving a conflict. I recently red tagged about 30 pipe spools of 316L stainless pipe because all of the root beads are severly oxidized (sugared). I am not the QC personell over the weld shop but I am a CWI. The person responsible for QC in this department told me they just need to wirebrush the sugar and the pipe spools will be ok. I told him the root beads have not formed their non-corrosive layer and are not what our customer is paying for. I have found a small amount of information about sugaring in S.S.  Can some one with more knowledge direct me to better evidence I can provide my employer with so the pipe is not just wirebrushed and put on customer's equipment?
Parent - By Lawrence (*****) Date 10-31-2011 18:29
Welcome to the forum DESEGURA

I think your post will get more attention (better answers) If you post it as a new thread in the "inspection" area.

Give as much information as you can about the spools,  if your purchase or contract doccuments provide data to the construction code those spools are to be made from, then you can get some authoritative responses with chapter and verse points directly from the code.

Again welcome.
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