Smithells Light Metals
Handbook
Edited by
E. A. Brandes CEng, BSc(Lond), ARCS, FIM
and
G. B. Brook DMet(Sheff), FEng, FIM
Handbook
Edited by
E. A. Brandes CEng, BSc(Lond), ARCS, FIM
and
G. B. Brook DMet(Sheff), FEng, FIM
Preface
The light metals covered by this handbook are only those of industrial importance aluminium,
magnesium and titanium. The values given have been updated to the time of publication. They
are intended for all those working with light metals; for research or design purposes Reference
to source material may be found in Smithells Metals Reference Book (revised 7th edition). For
design purpose values of mechanical properties must be obtained from the relevant specifications.
Equilibrium diagrams are taken to be the most suitable for general work. For specialist work on any
system, original sources should be consulted.
E.A.B.
Chalfont St Peter, Bucks
The light metals covered by this handbook are only those of industrial importance aluminium,
magnesium and titanium. The values given have been updated to the time of publication. They
are intended for all those working with light metals; for research or design purposes Reference
to source material may be found in Smithells Metals Reference Book (revised 7th edition). For
design purpose values of mechanical properties must be obtained from the relevant specifications.
Equilibrium diagrams are taken to be the most suitable for general work. For specialist work on any
system, original sources should be consulted.
E.A.B.
Chalfont St Peter, Bucks
