| Description |
xxi, 871 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding -- 3. The Structure of Crystalline Solids -- 4. Imperfections in Solids -- 5. Diffusion -- 6. Mechanical Properties of Metals -- 7. Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms -- 8. Failure -- 9. Phase Diagrams -- 10. Phase Transformations in Metals: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties -- 11. Thermal Processing of Metal Alloys -- 12. Metal Alloys -- 13. Structures and Properties of Ceramics -- 14. Applications and Processing of Ceramics -- 15. Polymer Structures -- 16. Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers -- 17. Composites -- 18. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials -- 19. Electrical Properties -- 20. Thermal Properties -- 21. Magnetic Properties -- 22. Optical Properties -- 23. Materials Selection and Design Considerations -- 24. Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering -- App. A. The International System of Units (SI) |
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App. B. Properties of Selected Engineering Materials -- App. C. Costs and Relative Costs for Selected Engineering Materials -- App. D. Mer Structures for Common Polymers -- App. E. Glass Transition and Melting Temperatures for Common Polymeric Materials |
| Summary |
In this introduction to materials science and engineering, William Callister provides a treatment of the important properties of three types of materials - metals, ceramics and polymers |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Materials.
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| LC no. |
99017182 |
| ISBN |
0471320137 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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