This book discusses the basics of how to go about selecting cost effective material for a minerals processing application and captures some of the critical issues that make a materials choice a success or failure. The book covers both new equipment and maintenance of existing plant equipment.

This book:

• Provides material selection information in one compact format. Discusses the effect of process conditions on materials degradation.

• Brings together information on metals, composites, thermoplastics, and ceramics.

• Offers numerous examples from service successes and failures.

• Discusses the implications of CAPEX and OPEX on materials selection.

• Discusses how to address specification and quality issues.