The series in Metallurgy and Materials Science was initiated during the DiamondJubilee of the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM).In the last decade the progress in the study and development of metallurgy and materials science, the applications, as well as the techniques for processing and characterizing materials has beenrapid and extensive. With the help of an expert editorial panel of international and national scientists, the series aims to make thisinformation available toawidespectrumof readers.