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Nickel Superalloys: Gamma Prime Strengthening, Single Crystal Casting, and Turbine Applications

In-depth guide to nickel superalloys for gas turbine applications. Covers gamma-gamma prime microstructure, directional solidification, single crystal casting generations, TBC coatings, and oxidation resistance.

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High-Entropy Alloys: Principles, The Cantor Alloy, and Engineering Potential

Introduction to high-entropy alloys (HEA) — multi-principal element alloys. Covers the four core effects, CrMnFeCoNi Cantor alloy, refractory HEAs, properties, challenges, and current applications.

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Metal Matrix Composites: Aluminium-SiC for Lightweight Engineering

Technical guide to metal matrix composites (MMC). Covers Al-SiC and Al-Al₂O₃ systems, powder metallurgy and liquid stir casting processing, mechanical properties, and aerospace/automotive applications.

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Shape Memory Alloys: Nitinol Physics, Superelasticity, and Medical Applications

Complete guide to shape memory alloys (SMA). Covers the thermoelastic martensitic transformation in Nitinol, shape memory effect, superelasticity, biocompatibility, and cardiovascular/orthopaedic applications.

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Amorphous Metals and Metallic Glasses: Production and Unique Properties

Guide to amorphous metals (metallic glasses). Covers rapid solidification, critical cooling rate, Vitreloy bulk metallic glass composition, unique hardness-toughness combination, and industrial applications.

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Hydrogen Storage Materials: Metal Hydrides, Carbon Storage, and Safety Metallurgy

Technical guide to hydrogen storage materials and metallurgy. Covers metal hydrides, high-pressure vessel steels, hydrogen embrittlement, and cryogenic aluminium alloys for the hydrogen economy.