About Book:

             As we aware, materials are evolving faster today than ever before. Today it is fully accepted that a sound knowledge of the science and technology of materials is very essential to the engineers and technological for optimal utilisation of resources in scientific research, technological and industrial applications . In fact, the importance of the subject ‘Engineering Materials and Metallurgy’ has made me write a book on it. Ofcourse, this book is written in tune with the latest syllabus of Anna University and I have taken the syllabus as guidelines for the organisation of this text.

In writing this book, I have constantly kept in mind the tremendous amount of ground which the students and the practising engineers of today is expected to cover. No effort has been spared to enrich the book with  simple language and self-explanatory diagrams. At the end of each unit review and summary,  key terms to remember, and self-assessment questions are given for the students to consolidate their learning. I sincerely hope that this book will embrace the requirements of the engineering students, and will earn appreciation of all the fellow teachers.