O.P. Khanna’s Material Science and Metallurgy isn't just a book you read once; it’s a reference manual you’ll likely keep on your shelf throughout your career. It bridges the gap between theoretical physics and practical shop-floor engineering.
If you are looking for in-depth knowledge of how materials behave and how they can be manipulated to serve engineering purposes, this book is an excellent investment.
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Many engineering college libraries hold multiple copies of this text.