This book helps unlock the root cause of abnormal grain growth in a commercial nickel alloy. The chapters explore the effects of different solution treating and aging techniques, showing how they impact the hardness properties of hot-rolled and cold-drawn Monel K-500. The book covers how high-frequency induction heat treating can lead to severe duplex microstructure, and uncovers the surprising differences between solution treating in vacuum and convection air furnaces. This book is helpful to anyone seeking to optimize the performance of metal alloys.

Shows that the hardness of Monel K-500 alloy is not affected by quench rates Reports on how high-frequency induction heat treating of hot-rolled Monel K-500 alloy results Highlights the influence of vacuum furnace on the formation of island coarse grains