Includes bibliographical references and index.

1 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering 2 Atomic Structure and Bonding 3 Crystal and Amorphous Structures in Materials 4 Solidification, Crystalline Imperfections 5 Thermally Activated Processes and Diffusion in Solids 6 Mechanical Properties of Metals I 7 Mechanical Properties of Metals II 8 Phase Diagrams 9 Engineering Alloys 10 Polymeric Materials 11 Ceramics 12 Composite Materials 13 Corrosion 14 Electrical Properties of Materials 15 Optical Properties and Superconductive Materials 16 Magnetic Properties

Smith/Hashemi's Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, 4/e provides an eminently readable and understandable overview of engineering materials for undergraduate students. Chapters have been updated to reflect new topics such as nanotechnology and biotechnology, and materials types being used in industry. Through concise explanations, numerous worked-out examples, a wealth of illustrations and photos, and a brand new set of online resources, the new edition provides the most student-friendly introduction to the science and engineering of materials. The extensive media package available with the text provides Virtual Labs, tutorials, and animations, among other resources, on the student CD-ROM along with numerous student and instructor resources on the Online Learning Center.