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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Symbols xix
1. Introduction 1
2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding 19
Atomic Structure 20
Atomic Bonding in Solids 30
3. The Structure of Crystalline Solids 48
Crystal Structures 49
Crystallographic Points, Directions, and Planes 61
Crystalline and Noncrystalline Materials 79
4. Imperfections in Solids 92
Point Defects 93
Miscellaneous Imperfections 102
Microscopic Examination 110
5. Diffusion 121
6. Mechanical Properties of Metals 142
Elastic Deformation 148
Plastic Deformation 154
Property Variability and Design/Safety Factors 171
7. Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms 180
Dislocations and Plastic Deformation 181
Mechanisms of Strengthening in Metals 193
Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth 199
8. Failure 209
Fatigue 229
Creep 240
9. Phase Diagrams 251
Definitions and Basic Concepts 252
Binary Phase Diagrams 256
The Iron–Carbon System 287
10. Phase Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties 303
Phase Transformations 304
Microstructural and Property Changes in Iron–Carbon Alloys 317
11. Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys 347
Types of Metal Alloys 349
Fabrication of Metals 373
Thermal Processing of Metals 382
12. Structures and Properties of Ceramics 405
Ceramic Structures 406
Mechanical Properties 428
13. Applications and Processing of Ceramics 442
Types and Applications of Ceramics 444
Fabrication and Processing of Ceramics 461
14. Polymer Structures 479
15. Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers 511
Mechanical Behavior of Polymers 512
Mechanisms of Deformation and for Strengthening of Polymers 522
Crystallization, Melting, and Glass-Transition Phenomena in Polymers 530
Polymer Types 536
Polymer Synthesis and Processing 549
16. Composites 564
Particle-Reinforced Composites 567
Fiber-Reinforced Composites 572
Structural Composites 595
17. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials 607
Corrosion of Metals 609
Corrosion of Ceramic Materials 639
Degradation of Polymers 639
18. Electrical Properties 648
Electrical Conduction 649
Semiconductivity 659
Electrical Conduction in Ionic Ceramics and in Polymers 679
Dielectric Behavior 681
Other Electrical Characteristics of Materials 689
19. Thermal Properties 698
20. Magnetic Properties 714
21. Optical Properties 746
Basic Concepts 747
Optical Properties of Metals 751
Optical Properties of Nonmetals 752
Applications of Optical Phenomena 761
22. Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering 775
Questions and Problems P-1
Appendix A The International System of Units (SI) A-1
Appendix B Properties of Selected Engineering Materials A-3
Appendix C Costs and Relative Costs for Selected Engineering Materials A-32
Appendix D Repeat Unit Structures for Common Polymers A-37
Appendix E Glass Transition and Melting Temperatures for Common Polymeric Materials A-41
Appendix F Characteristics of Selected Elements A-43
Appendix G Values of Selected Physical Constants, Unit Abbreviations, SI Multiple and Submultiple Prefixes A-44
Appendix H Unit Conversion Factors, Periodic Table of the Elements A-45
Glossary G-1
Answers to Selected Problems PA-1
Index I-1
