Under. Red. A. M. Lipnitsky . 3rd Edition . , overdraft. and dop. — L. : Mechanical Engineering, Leningr. ed. , 1980. — 88 s. , il. — (Library of the foundry). The book provides information about metals and foundry alloys, a classification of foundry alloys used in mechanical engineering is given; the composition, mechanical and foundry properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals alloys are considered. In the third edition (2nd edition . 1969 . ) given information about ions and high-strength alloys. The book is intended for foundry workers. It can be useful for craftsmen, technologists, as well as students of vocational schools specializing in foundry.