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ISBN: 9780133128741

Author: Serope Kalpakjian, Steven Schmid

Publisher: Prentice Hall

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The word 'thermodynamics' can be divided into two words, 'thermo' and 'dynamics'. The word thermo deals with the heat and thermal phenomenon, whereas dynamics deals with forces or external agent that drives the heat flow or aids in the motion of heat.

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Why is it important to know the characteristics of heat-treating furnaces? Explain.

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Solution Summary: The author explains why it is important to know the characteristics of heat-treating furnaces. Annealing, hardening and tempering are the most imperative heat treatment forms frequently implemented to modify mechanical attributes of the building materials.

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