On Hardening Iron and Steel its Causes and Effects
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- London: Ballantyne, Hanson & Co., 1879
London: Ballantyne, Hanson & Co., 1879. OFFPRINT.. Original printed wrappers.. A near fine copy.. 8vo, 38 pp. A presentation from the author on the front wrapper.
The influence of carbon-content of steel upon its hardness was first recognized in 1750. The process was little understood beyond being observed. Akerman in the metallurgical analysis offered here correctly identifies the crystalline states of carbon as having the determinant influence on hardness.
The influence of carbon-content of steel upon its hardness was first recognized in 1750. The process was little understood beyond being observed. Akerman in the metallurgical analysis offered here correctly identifies the crystalline states of carbon as having the determinant influence on hardness.
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Title
On Hardening Iron and Steel its Causes and Effects
Author
Akerman, R
Binding
Original printed wrappers.
Condition
Near Fine
Publisher
Ballantyne, Hanson & Co.: London
Date
1879
Edition
OFFPRINT.