Chapter 6

Nonferrous Metals and Alloys: Production,

General Properties, and Applications

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Cost of Wrought Metals and Plastics vs. Carbon Steel

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Nonferrous Metals and Alloys

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Jet Engine Cross-Section

Figure 6.1 Cross-section of a jet engine (PW2037) showing various components and the
alloys used in manufacturing them. Source: Courtesy of United Aircraft Pratt & Whitney.

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Aluminum Alloy Properties

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Aluminum Alloy Properties and Applications

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The All Aluminum Audi A8

Figure 6.2 (a) The Audi A8

automobile which has an allaluminum body structure. (b)
The aluminum body
structure, showing various
components made by
extrusion, sheet forming, and
casting processes. Source:
Courtesy of ALCOA, Inc.

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Wrought Magnesium Alloys:

Properties and Forms

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Wrought Copper and Brasses:

Properties and Applications

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Wrought Bronzes: Properties and Applications

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Nickel Alloy Properties and Applications

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Nickel-Based Superalloy Properties and Applications

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Wrought Titanium Alloy Properties and Applications

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