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A recent bibliography published by the U.S. National Technical Information Service contains 283 fully indexed citations from the Metals Abstracts Data Base concerning the alloying effects of palladium. The topics covered include alloying elements, magnetic and physical properties, effects of temperature and pressure, corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. Metallic glasses and superconductivity are also discussed.

Alloying Effects of Palladium. 1966–July, 1982 (Citations from the Metals Abstracts Data Base), publ. PB82–871823, can be obtained from NTIS, Springfield, VA 22161, U.S.A.