At the beginning of our book, which is prepared for engineers, engineering students, technical educators, and craftsmen involved in copper production, the history of copper metal and its significance up to the present day is emphasized. Following this, topics such as the classification and identification of copper alloys, related terminology, casting methods, and the heat treatment of copper are discussed. Additionally, corrosion resistance and resistance to bacteria and viruses are examined in detail.

In the following pages, copper production methods are addressed, and copper and its alloys are classified according to their chemical composition and areas of use. The identification systems for copper alloys are grouped under three main headings and explained thoroughly. The book also provides information about alloying elements that enhance strength, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and machinability. Furthermore, concepts such as fluidity, tensile strength, precipitation hardening, solution heat treatment, elasticity, wall thickness, stress relief, microstructure, centrifugal casting, stress corrosion, grain size, and aging are also covered.

The casting and structural properties of copper alloys are examined in depth, and the characteristics of melting furnaces are explained separately. The stages of copper heat treatment are also included. The importance and applications of pure copper, as well as the mechanical properties, types, and usage areas of hard copper alloys, are described.

Later sections of the book touch upon the use of copper alloys in the production of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and discuss powder copper production and its applications.

The details of copper-based alloys containing tin and aluminum—namely, "bronze" materials—are explained comprehensively. Additionally, mechanical properties and applications of nickel-aluminum bronzes are provided. Brass, the alloy formed by combining copper with zinc, is also examined in detail.

The arrangement of alloying elements within the FCC (Face-Centered Cubic) copper lattice structure and how this positioning affects the final properties of the alloy are analyzed in depth. The book also includes a discussion on "refractory metals," which offer exceptional resistance to heat, wear, and corrosion.