Metallurgical and Ceramic Protective Coatings

Surface engineering is an increasingly important field and consequently there is a need for those involved to be aware of the vast range of technologies available to modify surfaces. This text provides an up-to-date exposition of the major condensed phase metals used for producing metallurgical and ceramic coatings. Each method is discussed thoroughly by an expert in that field and in each chapter the principle of the method, its range of application and the technical aspects involved are described. This text also details activity on the frontier of coating technology, providing an insight into those potential technologies not yet fully developed but which should emerge in the near future. It is intended to provide those new to the field, both managers and researchers, with a basis for selecting the best method for their particular problem and present in-depth and up-to-date information for experienced workers and research students.