Ebook: ASM Handbook - Beryllium and Beryllium Alloys

This handbook introduces beryllium and its chemical, mechanical, physical, and nuclear properties and will be of interest to practicing engineers and material scientists. Chapters include the sources of beryllium and the thermodynamics of extraction. Beryllium-containing ores treated with conventional mineral processing techniques such as crushing, grinding, desliming, chemical activation, and flotation is discussed. Alloying, casting, powder processing, forming, metal removal, joining and other manufacturing processes are covered. The environmental degradation of beryllium and its alloys both in aqueous and high temperature conditions are presented, as well as corrosion prevention. Waste recycling, health and environmental issues, and hygienic practices are thoroughly presented.
Content:
Front Matter
Prefaces
• Table of Contents
•Section 1. Introduction 1. Introduction to Beryllium
2. History of Beryllium
•Section 2. Production and Recycling 3. Sources of Beryllium
4. Thermodynamics of Extraction
5. Mineral Processing for Beryllium
6. Extractive Metallurgy
7. Beryllium Waste Recycling
•Section 3. Chemistry and Physical Metallurgy 8. Chemistry of Beryllium
9. Analytical Chemistry of Beryllium
10. Physical Metallurgy of Beryllium
11. Alloying of Beryllium
12. Beryllium Compounds
13. Beryllium Intermetallic Compounds
14. Amorphous Alloys That Contain Beryllium
•Section 4. Properties of Beryllium and its Alloys 15. Physical and Nuclear Properties of Beryllium
16. Mechanical Properties of Beryllium and its Alloys
17. Aqueous Corrosion of Beryllium and Beryllium Alloys
18. High-Temperature Corrosion of Beryllium and Beryllium Alloys
•Section 5. Fabrication 19.Casting of Beryllium
20. Powder Metallurgy of Beryllium and its Alloys
21. Metalworking of Beryllium and its Alloys
22. Metal Removal Processes for Beryllium and its Alloys
23. Beryllium Coating Processes
24. Welding and Joining of Beryllium and its Alloys
25. Adhesive Bonding and Mechanical Fasteners
•Section 6. Health Safety and Environment 26. Medical Aspects of the Toxicity of Beryllium and Beryllium Alloys
27. Hygienic Practices for Handling Beryllium and its Components