ASM Handbook, Volume 5: Surface Engineering

This volume provides all the detailed information about surface cleaning, finishing, and coating that you ll find absolutely vital. Includes published articles on testing of coatings and thin films, environmental concerns, and surface engineering of nonmetallic structural materials. There s also expanded analysis of advanced processes such as chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, and diffusion coating, plus additional information in the areas of continuous coatings, electroplating, and finishing methods.