Publications

"About Aluminium" Currently out of print - being updated for publication in May 2010

Introduction.
The History of aluminium
Extraction
Basic raw material and process for aluminium production
Fabrication
The Extrusion Process
Why aluminium is important to the engineer
The future of the raw material
Recycled Aluminium

Alloys
Wrought alloys
Cast alloys

Heat Treatment
Annealing and solution treatment
Precipitation treatment and temper designation

Mechanical Properties
Modulus of elasticity and proof stress
Elongation, strength/weight ratio and compression
Shear, bearing and hardness Impact strength and ductility
Creep and fatigue

Chemical Properties
Atmospheric exposure
Aggressive conditions
Protection

Thermal Properties
Expansion and thermal conductivity
Specific and latent heats
Reflection and emission
Temperature and strength

Electrical Properties
Electrical conductivity and aluminium conductors
Non-magnetic property
Other applications

Conclusions
Growth of the industry
Reasons for growth
The future

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"The Properties of Aluminium and its Alloys" (new edition published in 2009) £35.00 including post and packing. Published by the Aluminium Federation. (www.alfed.org.uk )

"TALAT" (Training in Aluminium Application Technologies. A CD containing 152 undergraduate lectures in aluminium production, fabrication and end use suitable for engineers and researchers in industry and universities. ). £25.00 plus VAT, including post and packing. Published by the European Aluminium Association (www.eaa.net)