From rockets and diamond synthesis to Chinese folk tales, Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
engages the reader with stories, experiments, and real world examples featured in every chapter. This textbook
covers all of the core topics found in an introductory course while cultivating the student's interest with rich
and interesting examples of computerized technology as well as the interdisciplinary relationship between MSE,
nanotechnology, and the life sciences. It also includes case studies, engineering applications, and useful figures
throughout the text. A solutions manual and PowerPoint slides are available for instructors to download from the
author's website.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Crystalline Imperfection and Diffusion
Electrical Properties of Metals and Semiconductors
Mechanical Properties
Phase Diagram
Ceramics and Composites
Polymers
Corrosion and Oxidation of Metals and Alloys
Magnetic Properties
Thin Films
