Publisher's Synopsis
""Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys in the Form of Ingots, Castings, Bars, Plates, Sheets, Tubes, Wire and All Forms of Structural Shapes"" is a book published in 1897 by The Pittsburgh Reduction Company, a predecessor to the modern-day aluminum producer, Alcoa. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the properties, production, and applications of aluminum and its alloys in various forms. It covers topics such as the history and discovery of aluminum, the manufacturing process of aluminum ingots, castings, and other forms, and the physical and mechanical properties of aluminum and its alloys. The book also delves into the various applications of aluminum and its alloys in structural shapes, including in construction, transportation, and electrical industries. Overall, ""Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys in the Form of Ingots, Castings, Bars, Plates, Sheets, Tubes, Wire and All Forms of Structural Shapes"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, production, and applications of aluminum and its alloys.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.