1. The accidental birth of a no-Name alloy -- 2. Structure of metals and alloys -- 3. Mechanical properties and strengthening mechanisms -- 4. Discovering metals : a historical overview -- 5. Modern alloy production -- 6. Fabrication and finishing of metal products -- 7. Testing an inspection of metals : the quest for quality -- 8. Steel products and properties -- 9. Heat treatment of steel -- 10. Cast irons -- 11. Tool steels and high-speed steels -- 12. Stainless steels -- 13. Nonferrous metals : a variety of possibilities -- 14. Heat treatment of nonferrous alloys -- 15. Coping with corrosion -- 16. The durability of metals and alloys -- 17. The materials selection process.