Physical Metallurgy summarizes the various metallurgical principles in a cogent and lucid style. The book is a complete treatise on physical metallurgy. The book explains physical metallurgy as the technology of metals; the way in which science is applied to their practical use. It also includes powder metallurgy, grain refinement of light alloys, fracture and fatigue of materials. The book is an essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing Metallurgical/Mechanical/Electrical/ Chemical/ Civil/ Environmental engineering. It serves as a reference textbook for professionals and consultants dealing with materials science and nanoscience....