Callisters Materials Science and Engineering (Old Edition)

Building on the success of previous edition, 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. With improved and more interactive learning modules, this textbook provides a better visualization of the concepts. Apart from serving as a text book for the basic course in materials science and engineering in engineering colleges, the book covers topics that can be used to advantage even in specialized courses pertaining to engineering materials. The book can be consulted as a good reference source for important properties of a wide variety of engineering materials, which benefits a wide spectrum of future engineers and scientists. Introduction Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding Fundamentals Of Structure Of Crystalline Solids Structures of Crystalline Solids Imperfections in Solids Diffusion Phase Diagrams Phase Transformations Mechanical Properties of Metals Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms Failure Applications and Properties of Ceramics Polymer Structures Characteristics and Applications of Polymers 15 Composites Corrosion and Degradation of Materials Electrical Properties Magnetic Properties Thermal Properties Optical Properties Materials Selection and Design Considerations Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues In Materials Science And Engineering Processing Of Engineering Materials