Fundamentals of Materials Science The Microstructure–Property Relationship Using Metals as Model Systems /

• Main Author: Mittemeijer, Eric J. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
• Subjects: Materials science.; Physical chemistry.; Condensed matter.; Continuum mechanics.; Structural materials.; Metals.; Materials Science.; Metallic Materials.; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials.; Condensed Matter Physics.; Physical Chemistry.; Structural Materials.; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.

This book offers a strong introduction to fundamental concepts on the basis of materials science. It conveys the central issue of materials science, distinguishing it from merely solid state physics and solid state chemistry, namely to develop models that provide the relation between the microstruct...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• electronic structure of the atom
• chemical bonding in solids
• crystallography
• the crystal imperfection; lattice defects
• analysis of the microstructure; analysis of lattice imperfections
• phase equilibria
• diffusion
• phase transformations
• recovery, recrystallization and grain growth
• mechanical strength of materials.