Ceramic and Glass Materials: Structure, Properties and Processing

Ceramic and Glass Materials: Structure, Properties and Processing
ISBN-10
0387733620
ISBN-13
9780387733623
Category
Technology & Engineering
Pages
202
Language
English
Published
2008-04-12
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Robert H. Doremus, James F. Shackelford

Description

This is a concise, up-to-date book that covers a wide range of important ceramic materials used in modern technology. Chapters provide essential information on the nature of these key ceramic raw materials including their structure, properties, processing methods and applications in engineering and technology. Treatment is provided on materials such as alumina, aluminates, Andalusite, kyanite, and sillimanite. The chapter authors are leading experts in the field of ceramic materials. An ideal text for graduate students and practising engineers in ceramic engineering, metallurgy, and materials science and engineering.

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