The Emergence Of The Titanium Industry And The Development Of The Ti 6ai 4v Alloy

This well-illustrated monograph published by JOM traces the origins of the international titanium industry. Beginning with the U.S. Bureau of Mines pilot efforts in 1946 to process and produce the first quantities of this promising metal, the book progresses through the emergence of titanium as the material of choice in an array of structural and high-temperature applications. The author documents important milestones in research and development and acknowledges the important contributions of pioneers in the field. This first-hand and comprehensive review of the metal and the industry provides a new perspective and a thorough understanding of titanium's history and development.