1. Introduction 2. The history of the invention and early development of cemented carbides 3. Classification and general characteristics of cemented carbides 4. Materials science of cemented carbides 5. Structure and properties of carbides phases in cemented carbides 6. Structure and properties of binder phases in cemented carbides 7. Materials engineering of cemented carbides 8. Methods of controlling cemented carbides 9. Processes of final treatment of carbides articles and deposition of wear-resistant coatings 10. The Influence of compositions and microstructures on properties and applications of cemented carbides 11. Conventional industrial grades of cemented carbides 12. Novel unconventional industrial grades of cemented carbides 13. Applications of cemented carbide and mechanisms of their wear and degradation 14. Technological processes for recycling cemented carbide articles 15. Major trends in the research and development of cemented carbides
Dr.Igor Konyashin. Graduated from the National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow, Russia, in 1982, obtained PhD from this University in 1985 and worked as Senior Research Scientist, a Group Leader, at the Hard and Refractory Metals Research Institute, Moscow, from 1985 till 1995. Moved to Germany in 1995 and after working at the Max Planck Institute for Metal Research, Stuttgart, for 4 years (1985 - 1999) was employed at Element Six GmbH in 1999. Since 2004 is Visiting Professor at the National University of Science and Technology, Moscow Russia.
Mr. Bernd Ries. Graduated from Darmstadt University of Technology in 1986 (Chemical Technology). Working for Element Six GmbH in several positions, particularly, laboratory manager, quality manager, production manager and at present as Technical manager since 1987. Since 1996 he is responsible for the whole cemented carbide product and process development at the Element Six Group.
