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1. Introduction.Learning Objectives.1.1 Historical Perspective.1.2 Materials Science and Engineering.1.3 Why Study Materials Science and Engineering?1.4 Classification of Materials.1.5 Advanced Materials.1.6 Materials of the Future.1.7 Modern Materials Needs.References .2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding.Learning Objectives.2.1 Introduction.ATOMIC STRUCTURE.2.2 Fundamental Concepts.2.3 Electrons in Atoms.2.4 The Periodic Table.ATOMIC BONDING IN SOLIDS.2.5 Bonding Forces and Energies.2.6 Primary Interatomic Bonds.2.7 Secondary Bonding or van der Waals Bonding.2.8 Molecules.Summary.Important Terms and Concepts.References.Questions and Problems.3. Structures of Metals and Ceramics.Learning Objectives.3.1 Introduction.CRYSTAL STRUCTURES.3.2 Fundamental Concepts.3.3 Unit Cells.3.4 Metallic Crystal Structures.3.5 Density Computations-Metals.3.6 Ceramic Crystal Structures.3.7 Density Computations-Ceramics.3.8 Silicate Ceramics.3.9 Carbon.3.10 Polymorphism and Allotropy.3.11 Crystal Systems.CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC POINTS, DIRECTIONS, AND PLANES.3.12 Point Coordinates.3.13 Crystallographic Directions.3.14 Crystallographic Planes.3.15 Linear and Planar Densities.3.16 Close-Packed Crystal Structures.CRYSTALLINE AND NONCRYSTALLINE MATERIALS.3.17 Single Crystals.3.18 Polycrystalline Materials.3.19 Anisotropy.3.20 X-Ray Diffraction: Determination of Crystal Structures.3.21 Noncrystalline Solids.Summary.Important Terms and Concepts.References.Questions and Problems.4. Polymer Structures.Learning Objectives.4.1 Introduction.4.2 Hydrocarbon Molecules.4.3 Polymer Molecules.4.4 The Chemistry of Polymer Molecules.4.5 Molecular Weight.4.6 Molecular Shape.4.7 Molecular Structure.4.8 Molecular Configurations.4.9 Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Polymers.4.10 Copolymers.4.11 Polymer Crystallinity.4.12 Polymer Crystals.Summary.Important Terms and Concepts.References.Questions and Problems.5. Imperfections in Solids.Learning Objectives.5.1 Introduction.POINT DEFECTS.5.2 Point

This Second Edition of Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering continues to take an integrated approach to the topic organization. One specific structure, characteristic, or property type at a time is discussed for all three basic material types - metals, ceramics, and polymeric materials. This order of presentation allows for early introduction of non-metals and supports the engineer's role of choosing a material based on its characteristics. New copies of this text include a CD at no additional charge. The CD is an integral part of the text package and features animated software modules and the last five text chapters in .pdf format.