Bell, Sir Isaac Lowthian. Principles of the Manufacture of Iron and Steel. London, George Routledge & Sons, 1884. 722 pp. 21s.
A classic. Like “Chemical Phenomena of Iron Smelting,” by the same author, now out of print and rare, it will never be replaced by a new book in the metallurgist’s library, although somewhat out of date. Deals with principles ever important, while our knowledge of them increases constantly. Begins with a brief history, then passes to the direct processes for the production of iron and steel. Then follow sections on the fundamental principles of blast furnace operation, and a study of the refining of pig-iron, or, in other words, the principles of the conversion of pig-iron into wrought iron and steel. For recent metallurgical practice, some later book is to be preferred.
Campbell, Harry Huse. Manufacture and Properties of Iron and Steel. 2d edition. New York, Engineering and Mining Journal, 1903. 839 pp. $5.00.
Mr. Campbell is a careful and deep thinker. He is well known as the successful manager of a large and important steel works. Out of abundant knowledge, gathered in long experience and study, he gives in this book much valuable information. Details of the various furnaces and their operations are frequently lacking, but as a comparative study of leading methods of steel-making, and of the commercial conditions involved, this work has no equal.
Harford, F. W. Metallurgy of Steel. With a section on the Mechanical treatment of Steel, by F. W. Hall. Revised edition. London, Charles Griffin & Co., 1905. 792 pp. 25s.
This exhaustive treatise is the best of its kind. Abounds with valuable information on furnaces and their working, on the effects of different impurities in steel. On the shaping of steel mechanically it is the only complete treatise. This work deals, however, chiefly with English practice, while American practice is larger and more progressive.
Howe, Henry M. Iron, Steel and Other Alloys. 2d edition, slightly revised. Boston, A. Sauveur, 1906. 18+495 pp. $5.00.
The best and most complete work on the modern theory of the constitution of steel by the highest living authority. Can be readily understood by any one having a slight knowledge of chemistry. In addition to the study of iron and steel as metals, brief but satisfactory chapters in manufacture are included.
Howe, Henry M. Metallurgy of Steel. Vol. I. 4th edition. New York, Engineering and Mining Journal, 1890. 385 pp. $10.00.
Still recognized the world over as the standard authority; every book written on its theme since 1890 builds upon this work as the source of highest reference. Devoted chiefly to the effects of different impurities, and of treatment, on steel. The crucible and Bessemer processes are described at some length. Not a work for general readers.