Published in 1909, this book is a technical manual for the analysis of materials used in steel production. The author, Harry Brearley, was a British metallurgist who is credited with inventing stainless steel. The book includes detailed descriptions of the chemical composition and physical properties of various steel-making materials, as well as instructions for conducting chemical analyses.

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