Reviews the current state of published knowledge regarding the behavior of aluminium-based MMCs in aggressive environments, profiling potential problems and techniques of addressing them. Presents mechanisms of corrosion characteristics of aluminium and its alloys along with extensive coverage concerning the effect of the presence of a reinforcing phase on corrosion behavior of the resulting composite. Pays particular attention to important reinforcements of silicon carbide, alumina, boron, graphite and mica. This hardback book is in very good condition. The cover is bright and without scratches, the corners of the front and back are slightly rubbed. The spine is bright and face on is without rubbing and compaction, to the sides there are slightly compacted. The page edges are clean and bright, without stains. Inside the pages are bright and without tears, marks, and annotations.