More than 30,000 listings are presented in this edition with increased coverage from major steel producing countries such as China, India, and Japan.

A guide to similar irons and steels, with iron and steel alloys listed in one of 51 sections that cover eight major categories: cast iron, cast stainless steel, steel casting, alloy steel, carbon steel, high strength and structural steel, wrought stainless steel, and tool steel. Within each section, alloys are listed alphabetically by one of the names or grades commonly used in the US. After each grade, one or more UNS (Unified Numbering System) numbers is given as a designation and composition. Within each alloy listing, countries are listed alphabetically followed by individual specifications and designations. Price to members, $122.40. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This latest edition incorporates the many changes in the specifications and designations of nonferrous alloys that have occurred over the past five years. The volume features over 20,000 alloy designations, including a complete listing of UNS designations for nonferrous alloys and comprehensive treatment of current European and Japanese standards. It covers more countries, more alloys, and more standards than previous editions, while keeping obsolete designations for those persons trying to duplicate equipment from old documents. This comprehensive volume is well-indexed with easy-to-use cross references that make short work of looking up equivalents for a material specification or designation. It provides valuable composition tables that allow you to compare similar alloys. Tensile properties and product forms are provided when available.