METADEX is the only comprehensive source for information on metals and alloys their properties, manufacturing, applications, and development. Information from over 2,000 journals, plus patents, dissertations, government reports, conference proceedings, and books are indexed by expert editors from Cambridge Scientific Abstracts. Begun in 1966, METADEX contains over 950,000 references and is the database equivalent of Metals Abstracts, Metals Abstracts Index, and Alloys Index.

Major areas of coverage include

• Steel
• Microstructure
• Strength
• Refining
• Casting
• Coatings
• Heat Treatment
• Metal Matrix Composites
• Nonferrous metals
• Corrosion
• Extracting and Smelting
• Blast Furnaces
• Machining
• Welding
• Testing and Analysis
• Environmental and Safety Issues

To access METADEX, go to the Engineering Library website, mouse over "E-Resources" and click on "Databases". Then enter METADEX in the search box, click on "Search" and you're in!

If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Steiner, Head, Engineering Library, at 215-898-8170 or maryds@seas.upenn.edu

For more information:
maryds@seas.upenn.edu