During the translation, the author had the opportunity to re view several chapters, taking into consideration the more recent literature. As far as possible all

The book is concerned with understanding the fundamental mechanisms of high temperature alloy oxidation. It uses this understanding to develop methods of predic

A straightforward treatment describing the oxidation processes of metals and alloys at elevated temperatures. This 2006 second edition retains the fundamental t

Metals and alloys rely for their application at high temperature on the formation and retention of oxide scales, which act as a barrier between the metallic sub