Essentials of materials science and engineering /
Donald R. Askeland and Wendelin J. Wright
- Third edition
- Australia : Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd, c2014
- xviii, 678 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes index.
1. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering -- 2. Atomic Structure -- 3. Atomic and Ionic Arrangements -- 4. Imperfections in the Atomic and lonic Arrangements -- 5. Atom and Ion Movements in Materials -- 6. Mechanical Properties: Part One -- 7. Mechanical Properties: Part Two -- 8. Strain Hardening and Annealing -- 9. Principles of Solidification -- 10. Solid Solutions and Phase Equilibrium -- 11. Dispersion Strengthening and Eutectic Phase Diagrams -- 12. Dispersion Strengthening by Phase Transformations and Heat Treatment -- 13. Heat Treatment of Steels and Cast Irons -- 14. Nonferrous Alloys -- 15. Ceramic Materials -- 16. Polymers -- 17. Composites: Teamwork and Synergy in Materials -- 18. Electrochemical Corrosion -- Appendix A: Selected Physical Properties of Metals -- Appendix B: The Atomic and Ionic Radii of Selected Elements.
This text provides students with a solid understanding of the relationship between structure, processing and properties of materials. It covers fundamentals in an integrated approach that emphasizes applications of new technologies enabled by engineered materials.