Materials Science An Intermediate Text
Materials Science An Intermediate Text by William F. Hosford is a comprehensive textbook published by Cambridge University Press on July 14, 2011. This edition, consisting of 252 pages, is designed for advanced undergraduate courses in Materials Science, providing an in-depth exploration of the structure, properties, and applications of various materials. The book addresses key topics commonly encountered in materials science and engineering, offering a more detailed approach than standard introductory texts.
Readers will find a thorough examination of subjects such as crystallography, symmetry, bonding properties, and phase diagrams. The text includes dedicated chapters on amorphous materials, liquid crystals, magnetic materials, and shape memory, among others. Each chapter is equipped with illustrative examples, problem sets, and references to enhance understanding, along with a section dedicated to engineering calculations to support mathematical competency. This textbook serves as a valuable resource for students seeking to deepen their knowledge in the field of materials science and engineering.
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This exciting textbook on the structure, property and applications of materials, is written for advanced undergraduate courses on the principles of Materials Science. It covers the main topics commonly encountered by students in materials science and engineering but explores them in greater depth than standard introductory textbooks, making it ideal for use on a second-level course and upwards. Major topics covered include crystallography, symmetry and bonding-related properties, phase diagrams and transformations, ordering, diffusion, solidification, and dedicated chapters on amorphous, liquid crystal, magnetic and novel materials, including shape memory. Each chapter contains numerous illustrative examples, problem sets, references and notes of interest to aid student understanding, with a chapter of hints on engineering calculations to ensure mathematical competency.
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