| Author |
Spring, La Verne W. (La Verne Ward), 1876- |
| LoC No. |
17030142
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| Title |
Non-technical chats on iron and steel, and their application to modern industry
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| Original Publication |
New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1917.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The early history of iron -- The raw materials -- The blast furnace -- A general glimpse ahead -- Wrought iron -- Cementation and crucible steels -- Bessemer steel -- The open-hearth process -- Cast iron -- Malleable cast iron -- Cast steel -- The alloy steels -- The high-speed steels -- The mechanical treatment of steel -- The rolling process -- The rolling of rods -- Wire and wire drawing -- The manufacture of pipe and tubes -- The manufacture of seamless steel tubes -- Transformations and structures of the steels -- The equilibrium diagram of the iron-carbon alloys.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"Non-technical Chats on Iron and Steel" by La Verne W. Spring is an informative publication focused on the history and application of iron and steel in modern industry, written in the early 20th century. The work aims to make the complex subject of metallurgy accessible to a general audience, sharing the evolution of iron from primitive methods to advanced industrial processes. The opening of this work sets the stage by showcasing the author's background and motivation to share his insights into the fascinating world of metallurgy. It begins with a contrast between ancient iron-making practices and modern blast furnaces, illustrating the technological advancements that have taken place over the centuries. By recounting the historical context and early uses of iron, including its innovative applications and developments that led to today’s metallurgy, the beginning emphasizes not only the technical aspects but also the importance of iron and steel to our civilization. The author also acknowledges the contributions from various individuals and companies, reflecting a collaborative spirit in industrial progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TS: Technology: Manufactures
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| Subject |
Steel
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| Subject |
Iron
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73090 |
| Release Date |
Mar 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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