
Callister's Materials Science and Engineering
- 943 pages
- English
- PDF
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Callister's Materials Science and Engineering
About this book
Callister's Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction promotes student understanding of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties. The 10 th edition provides new or updated coverage on a number of topics, including: the Materials Paradigm and Materials Selection Charts, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, biomaterials, recycling issues and the Hall effect.
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Key takeaways
Analyze the fundamental atomic and crystalline structures of materials and explain how these microstructural features dictate mechanical properties and deformation mechanisms.
Distinguish the unique structures, characteristics, and processing methods for metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials.
Evaluate the diverse electrical, thermal, magnetic, and optical properties of materials, and assess their degradation behavior and environmental impact for informed material selection in engineering applications.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Contents
- List of Symbols
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
- Chapter 3 The Structure of Crystalline Solids
- Chapter 4 Imperfections in Solids
- Chapter 5 Diffusion
- Chapter 6 Mechanical Properties of Metals
- Chapter 7 Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms
- Chapter 8 Failure
- Chapter 9 Phase Diagrams
- Chapter 10 Phase Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties
- Chapter 11 Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys
- Chapter 12 Structures and Properties of Ceramics
- Chapter 13 Applications and Processing of Ceramics
- Chapter 14 Polymer Structures
- Chapter 15 Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers
- Chapter 16 Composites
- Chapter 17 Corrosion and Degradation of Materials
- Chapter 18 Electrical Properties
- Chapter 19 Thermal Properties
- Chapter 20 Magnetic Properties
- Chapter 21 Optical Properties
- Chapter 22 Environmental and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering
- Appendix A The International System of Units (SI)
- Appendix B Properties of Selected Engineering Materials
- Appendix C Costs and Relative Costs for Selected Engineering Materials
- Appendix D Repeat Unit Structures for Common Polymers
- Appendix E Glass Transition and Melting Temperatures for Common Polymeric Materials
- Glossary
- Answers to Selected Problems
- Index
- EULA
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