Engineering Materials: Volume 2 has been written to satisfy the requirements of the Business and Technician Education Council (BTEC) standard units U84/269, U84/270, U84/271, U84/273, U84/274, U84/275, U84/276, U86/324, U86/325, U86/326 and U86/327. These are dealt with to H level standard and, therefore, this text is eminently suitable for students studying for an engineering qualification at the HNC/HND level. This text follows on naturally from Engineering Materials: volume 1 with which it is cross-referenced. The broad coverage of Engineering Materials: volumes 1 and 2 ensures that they not only satisfy the requirements of technician engineers, but also provide technical background for undergraduates studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Combined Engineering.