Books published by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society

This book reviews the latest developments and applications of modeling and simulation techniques in aluminum shape castings, and the need for improvement of these computational techniques. Specifically, topics include design of both the cast aluminum alloy as well as aluminum casting and gating system; modeling, simulation and optimization of both the casting process and heat treatment; modeling and simulation of both casting defect and microstructure; prediction of mechanical performance and influence of subsequent processing on final performance. Developers and users of computational techniques applied to aluminum shape castings as well as end users of castings will find this book extremely helpful.

These proceedings will provide readers with an update on research, development, and operating practice in the fields of converting, fire refining, and casting in the base metal pyrometallurgy industry. Materials and supply vendors, service providers, and researchers and plant operators in the pyrometallurgy industry will find this book to be a valuable resource.From the 2005 TMS Annual Meeting held in San Francisco, California, February 13 - 17, 2005.

This volume addresses progress in the application of solidification principles to the production of aluminum alloys. Topics include microstructure evolution, phase formation and solidification path analysis, grain refinement, micro/macro-segregation, mechanical behavior/properties in the mushy state, solidification cracking/tearing, gas/shrinkage porosity formation, effect of impurities/trace elements, and the impact of cast structure on the subsequent fabrication and properties of finished products. Papers on the experimental or theoretical simulation of solidification aspects of casting processes including direct chill casting, continuous casting, shaped casting, semi-solid processing, and other advanced casting technologies are also included, as well as examples showing the use of solidification principles to solve industrial problems.From 2004 TMS Annual Meeting to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 14 - 18, 2004.

Drawing on developments discussed at the successful International Laterite Symposium held in 1979, these proceedings from the 2004 symposium will provide updates on certain projects and developments discussed in 1979, as well as cover developments in the interim period in: GeologyMineralogyMiningFundamentals/Research & DevelopmentEmerging TechnologiesPyrometallurgy: Designs, Projects, Start-ups, and OperationsHydrometallurgy: Designs, Projects, Start-ups, and OperationsThis comprehensive coverage will be a valuable reference tool for professionals involved in the research, planning, design, and operations of laterite nickel mines and processing facilities.From 2004 TMS Annual Meeting to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 14-18, 2004.