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The science and engineering of materials / Donald R. Askland.

By: Askeland, Donald R.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Chapman and Hall, 1990Edition: 2nd SI ed.Description: xvi, 880 p. + pbk.ISBN: 041234260X (pbk).Subject(s): MaterialsDDC classification: 620.11
Contents:
Introduction to materials -- Part I: Atomic structure, arrangement and movement -- Atomic structure -- Atomic arrangement -- Imperfections in the atomic arrangement -- Atom movement in materials -- Part II: Controlling the microstructure and mechanical properties of materials -- Mechanical testing and properties -- Deformation, strain hardening and annealing -- Solidification and grain size strengthening -- Solidification and solid solution strengthening -- Solidification and dispersion strengthening -- Dispersion strengthening by phase transformation and heat treatment -- Part III: Engineering materials -- Ferrous alloys -- Nonferrous alloys -- Ceramic materials -- Polymers -- Composite materials -- Part IV: Physical properties of engineering materials -- Electrical conductivity -- Dielectric and magnetic properties -- Optical and thermal properties -- Part V: Protection against deterioration and failure of materials -- Corrosion and wear -- Failure - origin, detection and prevention.

Includes index.

Introduction to materials -- Part I: Atomic structure, arrangement and movement -- Atomic structure -- Atomic arrangement -- Imperfections in the atomic arrangement -- Atom movement in materials -- Part II: Controlling the microstructure and mechanical properties of materials -- Mechanical testing and properties -- Deformation, strain hardening and annealing -- Solidification and grain size strengthening -- Solidification and solid solution strengthening -- Solidification and dispersion strengthening -- Dispersion strengthening by phase transformation and heat treatment -- Part III: Engineering materials -- Ferrous alloys -- Nonferrous alloys -- Ceramic materials -- Polymers -- Composite materials -- Part IV: Physical properties of engineering materials -- Electrical conductivity -- Dielectric and magnetic properties -- Optical and thermal properties -- Part V: Protection against deterioration and failure of materials -- Corrosion and wear -- Failure - origin, detection and prevention.