Abrasion Resistance of Materials Hardback

Abrasion is the primary type of wear in almost all fields of industry.

It is particularlyrelevant to the longevity of pipelines and pumps and to almost all processingindustries and applications where a constant interface exists with abrasivesubstances such as dust, sediments, or fluids with mineral particles.

The performanceof systems can be degraded depending on the properties of abrasive particlessuch as size, velocity, angle of impact and shape.

Furthermore, abrasionsignificantly affects the appearance of end-products, which can be especially importantin applications where surface finishes are of prime importance. The use of materials which are resistant to abrasion can help retain the appearanceof finished products, cut costs associated with maintenance and wear, andprevent system downtime.

Materials which are abrasion-resistant are usefulfor situations where serious damage and mechanical wear can occur and wherethere is critical demand. The aim of this book is to evaluate abrasion-resistant materials that are already inuse or under development, as well as to present information on new techniquesin the design and application of such materials.

This book will be of interest to awide audience of engineers dealing with wear problems.