Contains detailes information on surface cleaning, finishing and coating through published articles on the testing of coatings and thin films, environmental concerns and surface engineering of nonmetallic structural materials. Expanded analysis of advanced processes such as chemical and physical vapor deposition and diffusion coatings.

This volume provides all the detailed information about surface cleaning, finishing, and coating that you'll find absolutely vital.

Sections include:

• Surface Cleaning
• Finishing Methods
• Dip/Barrier/Chemical Conversion Coatings
• Vacuum and Controlled-Atmosphere Coating
• Surface Modification Processes
• Testing and Characterization of Coatings and Thin Films
• Surface Engineering of Irons and Steels
• Surface Engineering of Nonferrous Metals
• Surface Engineering of Selected Nonmetallic Materials
• Environmental Protection Issues; and
• Glossary of Terms