The article describes briefly creep phenomena
and various metallurgical factors like grain size,
alloy additions, dispersed phases, cold work, and
heat treatment which influence creep properties.
A review of the newer non-ferrous metal alloys like
the aluminium-base, magnesium-base, copper-base,
nickel-base, cobalt-base, chromium-base and others
is presented in some detail depicting their particular
significance and varied applications. A brief mention has also been made of the special significance of titanium-base and beryllium-base alloys stressing the need for development of those alloys specially in view of their industrial and strategic importance
