Sreekar,
If the need is for access to a large number of microstructures, the database is the winner. It includes all of the microstructure images from
ASM Handbook, Volume 9,
Metallography and Microstructures as well as from previous handbook volumes (including the landmark
Metals Handbook, 8th ed., Vol 7,
Atlas of Microstructures of Industrial Alloys, published in 1972). The database also features additional image collections provided by noted metallographers such as
@Frauke Hogue, Len Samuels, and
@George Vander Voort.
As Donato notes,
ASM Handbook, Volume 9 is a much better resource for detailed explanation of the metallurgical significance of microstructures and how they can be revealed by metallographic practice. it also has nice "mini atlases" of images for the major alloy families and some nonmetallic materials. The
online edition has been expanded to include details on optical microscopy and microstructural analysis of fiber-reinforced composites.
Scott
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Scott Henry
Senior Content Engineer
ASM International
Materials Park OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-06-2021 16:21
From: sreekar parimi
Subject: Microstructures
Hi everyone,
Between ASM handbook for metallography and the online access to microstructures database, which one would you recommend...for educational purposes?
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sreekar parimi
pearland TX
9795713723
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