Aluminum-Lithium Alloys : Processing, Properties, and Applications /

Because lithium is the least dense elemental metal, materials scientists and engineers have been working for decades to develop a commercially viable aluminum-lithium (Al-Li) alloy that would be even lighter and stiffer than other aluminum alloys. The first two generations of Al-Li alloys tended to...

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Main Author: Prasad, N. Eswara
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Gokhale, Amol A., Wanhill, R. J. H.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston : Elsevier Science, [2014]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Because lithium is the least dense elemental metal, materials scientists and engineers have been working for decades to develop a commercially viable aluminum-lithium (Al-Li) alloy that would be even lighter and stiffer than other aluminum alloys. The first two generations of Al-Li alloys tended to suffer from several problems, including poor ductility and fracture toughness; unreliable properties, fatigue and fracture resistance; and unreliable corrosion resistance. Now, new third generation Al-Li alloys with significantly reduced lithium content and other improvements are promising a revi.
Physical Description:1 online resource (596 pages) : illustrations, color portraits
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780124016798
0124016790
0124016987
9780124016989