Materials science and engineering : an introduction /
This accessible book provides readers with clear and concise discussions of key concepts while also incorporating familiar terminology. The author treats the important properties of the three primary types of materials - metals, ceramics and polymers - and composites.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
John Wiley & Sons,
[2007]
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| Edition: | 7th ed. |
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| Online Access: | Table of contents only Publisher description Contributor biographical information |
Table of Contents:
- Atomic structure and interatomic bonding
- Structure of crystalline solids
- Imperfections in solids
- Diffusion
- Mechanical properties of metals
- Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms
- Failure
- Phase diagrams
- Phase transformations in metals, development of microstructure and alteration of mechanical properties
- Applications and processing of metal alloys
- Structures and properties of ceramics
- Applications and processing of ceramics
- Polymer structures
- Characteristics, applications, and processing of polymers
- Composites
- Corrosion and degradation of materials
- Electrical properties
- Thermal properties
- Magnetic properties
- Optical properties
- Materials selection and design considerations
- Economic, environmental, and societal issues in materials science and engineering
- International system of units
- Properties of selected engineering materials.