applicable and helpful in a particular situation. Experienced analysts should be consulted if there is any doubt Despite the best efforts of the authors, reviewers, and editors, the reader might find an area that could be mproved. If so, please bring this to the attention of the asm Editors so that your concern can be reviewed and depending on the consensus of opinion, can be addressed in subsequent printin Collaborative Effort. This Volume reflects the efforts of many people. Except for ASM staff, all are volunteers Many of the volunteers are fully employed and contributed their personal time to the project. Neither they nor their employers receive any compensation for their efforts, except for the satisfaction that accrues from being able to share what they have learned, prevent failures, and contribute to safer, more reliable products. The names of the authors, editors, reviewers, and ASM staff are acknowledged individually elsewhere in this Volume and are too numerous to list here. However, ASM Editor Steven Lampman does deserve special mention for his commitment, dedication, and patience without which this volume would not have become a reality It has been most enjoyable and professionally rewarding to work with all who were involved in this effort.On behalf of ASM and the readers of this Handbook, we express our appreciation to all for the time and effort expended and for their willingness to share their knowledge and lessons derived from experience. Many of the contributors have established national and international reputations in their respective fields. More than any words of appreciation in a Preface such as this, however, it is our hope that the handbook itself will be a most fitting tribute to all participants, both now and into the future William T (Bill) Becker Consultant(retired, University of Tennessee) Roch J. Shipley Packer Engineering Inc Officers and Trustees of AsM International(2001-2002) Gordon h. geiger President and Trustee University of arizona Donald r Muzyka Vice president and trustee Stanley C. Theobald Secretary and Managing Director ASM International John w. pridgeon Aziz L. asphahan Immediate Past President and Trustee Carus Chemical Company Trustees Reza abbaschian University of Florida E. Daniel Albrecht Advanced Ceramics Research Inc Kathleen b. Alexander Los Alamos National laboratory W. Raymond cribb Alloy products Brush Wellman Inc Subi dinda Daimler Chrysler Corporation RG(Gil) Gilliland Thefileisdownloadedfromwww.bzfxw.comwww.bzfxw.com applicable and helpful in a particular situation. Experienced analysts should be consulted if there is any doubt. Despite the best efforts of the authors, reviewers, and editors, the reader might find an area that could be improved. If so, please bring this to the attention of the ASM Editors so that your concern can be reviewed and, depending on the consensus of opinion, can be addressed in subsequent printings. Collaborative Effort. This Volume reflects the efforts of many people. Except for ASM staff, all are volunteers. Many of the volunteers are fully employed and contributed their personal time to the project. Neither they nor their employers receive any compensation for their efforts, except for the satisfaction that accrues from being able to share what they have learned, prevent failures, and contribute to safer, more reliable products. The names of the authors, editors, reviewers, and ASM staff are acknowledged individually elsewhere in this Volume and are too numerous to list here. However, ASM Editor Steven Lampman does deserve special mention for his commitment, dedication, and patience, without which this Volume would not have become a reality. It has been most enjoyable and professionally rewarding to work with all who were involved in this effort. On behalf of ASM and the readers of this Handbook, we express our appreciation to all for the time and effort expended and for their willingness to share their knowledge and lessons derived from experience. Many of the contributors have established national and international reputations in their respective fields. More than any words of appreciation in a Preface such as this, however, it is our hope that the Handbook itself will be a most fitting tribute to all participants, both now and into the future. William T. (Bill) Becker Consultant (retired, University of Tennessee) Roch J. Shipley Packer Engineering Inc. Officers and Trustees of ASM International (2001–2002) Gordon H. Geiger President and Trustee University of Arizona Donald R. Muzyka Vice President and Trustee Stanley C. Theobald Secretary and Managing Director ASM International John W. Pridgeon Treasurer Allvac Aziz I. Asphahani Immediate Past President and Trustee Carus Chemical Company Trustees Reza Abbaschian University of Florida E. Daniel Albrecht Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc. Kathleen B. Alexander Los Alamos National Laboratory W. Raymond Cribb Alloy Products Brush Wellman Inc. Subi Dinda DaimlerChrysler Corporation R.G. (Gil) Gilliland The file is downloaded from www.bzfxw.com