{"product_id":"alumina-as-a-ceramic-material-9780916094461","title":"Alumina as a Ceramic Material","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis classic review of alumina, covering every aspect of the material from mineral structure and composition to inherent properties, offers a myriad of applications. This book is a timeless reference for anyone involved in the research, application, or sale of this versatile ceramic material. .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTRODUCTION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNOMENCLATURE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePREPARATION OF ALUMINA PHASES.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bauxite.\u003cbr\u003e Preparation of Bayer Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Wet Alkaline Processes.\u003cbr\u003e Wet Acid Processes.\u003cbr\u003e Furnace Processes.\u003cbr\u003e Carbothermic Processes.\u003cbr\u003e Electrolytic Processes.\u003cbr\u003e Amorphous and Gel Aluminas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preparation of the Alumina Trihydroxides.\u003cbr\u003e Gibbsite.\u003cbr\u003e Bayerite.\u003cbr\u003e Nordstrandite, Bayerite II, Randomite.  \u003cp\u003ePreparation of the Alumina Monohydroxides.\u003cbr\u003e Boehmite.\u003cbr\u003e Disapore.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransition Aluminas.\u003cbr\u003e Dehydration Mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e Sequence of Transition.\u003cbr\u003e Phases Formed on Aluminum.\u003cbr\u003e Rehydration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlpha Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Preparation.\u003cbr\u003e Factors Affecting Alumina Transitions.\u003cbr\u003e Special Ceramic Aluminas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeta and Zeta Aluminas.\u003cbr\u003e Suboxides and Gaseous Phases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTRUCTURE AND MINERALOGICAL PROPERTIES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Structure of the Alumina Phases.\u003cbr\u003e Pseudomorphosis.\u003cbr\u003e Surface Area of Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Porosity.\u003cbr\u003e Sorptive Capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eGeneral Considerations.\u003cbr\u003e Bending, Compressive, Tensile, and Torsional Strength.\u003cbr\u003e Impact Strength.\u003cbr\u003e Moduli of Elasticity (E), and Rigidity (G).\u003cbr\u003e Poisson's Ration (ì).\u003cbr\u003e Creep Characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e Thermal Shock.\u003cbr\u003e Internal Friction.\u003cbr\u003e Fatigue.\u003cbr\u003e Hardness and Abrasiveness of Alumina\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHERMAL PROPERTIES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eThermophysical and Thermochemical Constants.\u003cbr\u003e Specific Heat.\u003cbr\u003e Thermal Expansion.\u003cbr\u003e Thermal Conductivity.\u003cbr\u003e Thermal Diffusivity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSONIC EFFECTS IN ALUMINA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eVelocity of Sound in Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Ultrasonic Absorption.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction.\u003cbr\u003e Electrical Conductivity of Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Dielectric Constant and Loss Factor of Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Dielectric Strength\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF ALUMINA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eMagnet Susceptibility.\u003cbr\u003e Magnetic Resonance of Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOPTICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eRefractive Index of Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Transmission, Emissivity, and Absorption of Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Phosphorescence, Fluorescence, and Thermoluminescence.\u003cbr\u003e Optical Spectra of Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Color in Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Chromia-Alumina System, Laser Applications\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRADIATION AND ALUMINA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eWet Chemical Reactions of Sintered Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Reaction of the Chemical Elements with Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Slagging Effects.\u003cbr\u003e Ash Slags.\u003cbr\u003e Slags Containing Sulfates.\u003cbr\u003e Steel Furnace Slags.\u003cbr\u003e Glass Furnace Reactions.\u003cbr\u003e Calcium Aluminate Slags.\u003cbr\u003e Aluminum Slag Reactions.\u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous Reactions\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCOLLOIDAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ePlasticity.\u003cbr\u003e Surface Charge and Zeta Potential of Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Flocculation and Deflocculation Effects.\u003cbr\u003e Additives\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGRINDING CERAMIC ALUMINA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFORMING ALUMINA CERAMICS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eCold Forming of Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Hot-Pressing.\u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous Forming Methods\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSINTERING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction.\u003cbr\u003e Sintering Atmospheres.\u003cbr\u003e Sintering Additives\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eALUMINA IN REFRACTORIES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e General.\u003cbr\u003e High-Alumina Refractories.\u003cbr\u003e Fused Cast Alumina Refractories.\u003cbr\u003e Clay-Bonded Alumina Refractories, Mullite Refractories.\u003cbr\u003e Spinel, Cordierite, Alumina-Chromite.\u003cbr\u003e Refractory Equipment.\u003cbr\u003e Refractories for Aluminum and Other Nonferrous Uses.\u003cbr\u003e Lightweight Alumina Refractories.\u003cbr\u003e Binders for Alumina Refractories\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eALUMINA AS AN ABRASIVE MATERIAL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e Loose Grain Abrasive.\u003cbr\u003e Grinding Wheels.\u003cbr\u003e Ceramic Tools\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Spark Plug Insulators.\u003cbr\u003e Electron Tube Elements, High-Frequency Insulation.\u003cbr\u003e Alumina Porcelain Insulation.\u003cbr\u003e Resistors and Semiconductors\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCEMENT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Calcium Aluminate Cement.\u003cbr\u003e Barium Aluminates\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eALUMINA IN GLASS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e Bottle Glass.\u003cbr\u003e Devitrified Glasses Containing Alumina.\u003cbr\u003e Boron Glasses.\u003cbr\u003e Lithium Glasses, Phosphate Glasses.\u003cbr\u003e Optical Glasses\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eALUMINA IN COATINGS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e Anodic Coatings on Aluminum.\u003cbr\u003e Glazes and Enamels.\u003cbr\u003e Flame-Sprayed Coatings.\u003cbr\u003e Painted, Cast, or Troweled Coatings.\u003cbr\u003e Electrolytic Coatings.\u003cbr\u003e Evaporated Coatings.\u003cbr\u003e Dip Coatings, Cementation Coatings.\u003cbr\u003e Coatings on Alumina and Other Ceramic Bases.\u003cbr\u003e Alumina Coatings for Electrical Insulation.\u003cbr\u003e Alumina Coatings by Sputtering\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eALUMINA IN CERMETS AND POWDER METALLURGY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e Chromium-Alumina Cermets.\u003cbr\u003e (Iron, Nickel, Cobalt)-Alumina Cermets.\u003cbr\u003e Aluminum-Alumina Alloys.\u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous Cermets\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eALUMINA IN AIRBORNE CERAMICS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e Gas-Turbine Accessories.\u003cbr\u003e Radomes and Rocket Equipment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSEALS, METALLIZING, WELDING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFIBERS, WHISKERS, FILAMENTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e Alumina Fibers.\u003cbr\u003e Glass Fibers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMISCELLANEOUS CERAMIC APPLICATIONS OF ALUMINA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eReferences.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default 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