A comprehensive introduction to PM which emphasises the fundamentals of the different processing steps and investigates main powder metallurgy products, including applications. The text will be useful to individuals in PM R&D and students with some background in materials science and technology. Contents: powder production techniques, properties and characterisation; powder conditioning and heat treatment; health and safety; compacting and shaping; sintering; porosity and pre-related properties; production routes; products of powder metallurgy and applications.