Materials Handbook (Handbook)

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Summary: reader
Review: I have not read the most edition, but I have read an older one. I actually read it cover to cover. I find it fascinating to learn the history of various alloys and composites. Pretty much anything you want to know about any material is here. For anyone who has any interest in science, building, woodworking, sculpture, etc. this book will be extremely useful.

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Summary: A really broad listing of materials and their uses
Review: This book is most helpful to those who have to find information about materials outside their area of expertise. The listing is extremely broad, and unlike other books, does not just focus on engineered or structural materials. The negative side of this breadth is the small amount of information on each material (sometimes only one or two paragraphs). This small amount of information, however, is usually enough to direct a search into a more productive direction. I have benefitted from this book on the last 4 jobs I have held. Definitely worth having.