Stainless Steel : Metallurgy, Production and Applications

Title: Stainless Steel : Metallurgy, Production and Applications
Author: Akhilesh N. Singh
ISBN: 9349559005 / 9789349559004
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 474
Publisher: Infotech
Year: 2026
Availability: In Stock
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This book presents a comprehensive understanding of stainless steel-from its historical evolution and metallurgical fundamentals to manufacturing processes, fabrication practices, applications, and future prospects.

Bridging theory and practice, it is a valuable reference for a wide readership in academia and industry.

Engineering Students - Understand the metallurgy, properties, production and applications of stainless steel.
Stainless Industry Engineers - Enhance knowledge of production processes and manufacturing excellence.
Corporate Managers - Supporting product development and strategic decision-making for futuristic applications and business growth.
Designers & Fabricators - Selecting the most appropriate grades for specific applications and right fabrication methods.

Combining scientific principles with extensive industrial experience, this book is an essential guide for everyone associated with the application, fabrication and production of stainless steel.

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Preface

Part I : Understanding Stainless Steel
Chapter 1 :
Stainless Steel: The Metal That Changed the World
Chapter 2 : From Discovery to Dominance: Remarkable Journey of a Metal That Reshaped the Modern World
Chapter 3 : India's Stainless Steel Journey: From Humble Utensils to Global Power
Chapter 4 : Metallurgy of Stainless Steel: Structure, Composition, and Properties
Chapter 5 : Properties of Stainless Steel: Corrosion and Heat Resistance, Physical and Mechanical Properties

Part II : Making Stainless Steel
Chapter 6 :
Production of Stainless Steel
Chapter 7 : Melting and Primary Steelmaking
Chapter 8 : Secondary Refining of Stainless Steel: AOD, VOD, & Ladle Furnace Treatment
Chapter 9 : Continuous Casting of Stainless Steel Slabs, Blooms, and Billets
Chapter 10 : Surface Conditioning of Cast Products

Part III : Production of Flat Product
Chapter 11 :
Manufacturing Stainless Steel Flat Products
Chapter 12 : Hot Strip Rolling: Transforming Slabs into Coils
Chapter 13 : Cold Rolling of Stainless Steel
Chapter 14 : Production of Hot Rolled Plates
Chapter 15 : Stainless Steel Pata Manufacturing
Chapter 16 : Production of Welded Stainless Steel Tubes

Part IV : Production of Long Products
Chapter 17 :
Production of Stainless Steel Long Products
Chapter 18 : Production of Bars and Wire Rods
Chapter 19 : Production of Stainless Steel Bright Bars
Chapter 20 : Production of Stainless Steel Wires
Chapter 21 : Composite Mini Stainless Steel Plant: Production of Long and Flat Products

Part V : Manufacturing Excellence in Stainless Steel
Chapter 22 :
Lean Manufacturing: Producing Globally Competitive Stainless Steel
Chapter 23 : Green Manufacturing: Sustainable & Eco-friendly Production of Stainless Steel
Chapter 24 : Digital Transformation and Smart Manufacturing of Stainless Steel

Part VI : Fabrication & Shaping of  Stainless Steel
Chapter 25 :
Fabrication of Stainless Steel
Chapter 26 : Deep Drawing of Stainless Steel
Chapter 27 : Welding of Stainless Steel

Part VII : Selection & Application of Stainless Steel
Chapter 28 :
Selection of Stainless Steel for Various Applications
Chapter 29 : Stainless Steel in Utensil and Consumer Durables
Chapter 30 : Stainless Steel in Chemical Industries
Chapter 31 : Stainless Steel in Engineering Industries
Chapter 32 : Stainless Steels in Architecture, Building and Construction
Chapter 33 : Stainless Steels in Automotive, Railway and Transportation

Part VIII : Stainless Steel Shaping the Future
Chapter 34 :
Futuristic Applications of  Stainless Steels
Chapter 35 : Stainless Steel for Low Carbon World: Decarbonization
Chapter 36 : Stainless Steel in Nuclear Energy Systems
Chapter 37 : Stainless Steel Beyond Earth: Applications in Space Engineering
Chapter 38 : Stainless Steel in Smart Cities and Sustainable Infrastructure
Chapter 39 : Stainless Steel in Electric Vehicles
Chapter 40 : The Future Outlook of the Global Stainless Steel Industry

Epilogue
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
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