This book presents advancements in aluminum for the marketplace, covering all aspects of the physical and mechanical metallurgy of alloys. It addresses fundamental and applied research as well as product development, testing and implementation of aluminum foil, sheet, plate, extrusions, forgings and composites for end applications including automotive, aerospace and marine transportation and packaging. Specific sections include development and applications; processing and properties; modeling; alloy characterization; corrosion and protection; and composites and foams.About the Author: Weimin Yin is the editor of Aluminum Alloys: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications II, published by Wiley. Subodh Kumar Das is a scientist, engineer, and inventor, largely renowned for his work in the aluminum industry. He is the founder and CEO of Phinix, LLC, an international consulting firm serving the aluminum industry.