Properties of materials /
Mary Anne White.
- New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
- xv, 334 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
PART I: INTRODUCTION; 1. Materials Science; PART II: COLOUR AND OTHER OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER; PART III: THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS; PART IV: ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MATTER; PART V: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS; Appendix 1: Fundamental Physical Constants; Appendix 2: Unit Conversions; Appendix 3: The 14 Three-Dimensional Lattice Types; Appendix 4: The Greek Alphabet; Appendic 5: Sources for Lecture Demonstration Materials
Properties of Materials introduces principles of materials science from the perspective of various properties - optical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical - highlighting the relationships among the properties. Timeless principles are introduced along with the excitement of contemporary materials science. This book will be ideal for students taking an introductory class in materials science, or for those interested in an introduction to the physical aspects of this field.