Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction
2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
3. The Structure of Crystalline Siloids
4. Imperfection in Solids
5. Diffusion
6. Mechanical Properties of Metals
7. Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms
8. Failure
9. Phase Diagram
10. Phase of Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties
11. Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys
12. Structures and Properties of Ceramics
13. Applications and Processing of Ceramics
14. Polymers Structures
15. Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers
16. Composites
17. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials
18. Electrical Properties
19. Thermal Properties
20. Magnetic Properties
21. Optical Properties
22. Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering
Appendix A
Appendix B
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Building on the success of previous editions, this book continues to provide engineers with a strong understanding of the three primary types of materials and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties. The relationships among processing, structure, properties, and performance components for steels, glass-ceramics, polymer fibers, and silicon semiconductors are explored throughout the chapters. The discussion of the construction of crystallographic directions in hexagonal unit cells is expanded. At the end of each chapter, engineers will also find revised summaries and new equation summaries to reexamine key concepts.

In English text.