Introductory Chapter: Introduction to Aluminum Alloys

Abstract

This book is an important guide to aluminum alloys. It discusses the basics of aluminum alloys, how they are prepared, how their properties can be altered, the relationship between their microstructures and properties, and their advanced applications. This book includes eleven chapters organized into four sections: “Introduction to Aluminum Alloys”, “Fabrication of Aluminum Alloys”, “Properties of Aluminum Alloys”, and “Advanced Applications of Aluminum Alloys”. Chapters address such topics as aluminum alloys and their grain refinement; extrusion, low- and high-pressure casting, and additive manufacturing techniques to prepare different grades of aluminum alloys; how the property of aluminum alloys can be altered by adding dispersing agents; and more.