Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering: An Integrated Approach, 4th Ed. (by Callister and Rethwisch)

Chapter 1: Introduction

(history, classification, material needs, material science)

Chapter 2: Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding

(electrons, periodic table, bonds, bonding forces)

Chapter 3: Structures of Metals and Ceramics

(unit cells, crystals, structure, density, directions, planes, x-ray diffraction)

Chapter 4: Polymer Structures

(polymers, molecular weight, thermoplastic, thermosetting, crystallinity)

Chapter 5: Imperfections in Solids

(point defects, impurities, defects, microscopy, grain size)

Chapter 6: Diffusion

(diffusion, mechanisms, semi-conducting materials)

Chapter 7: Mechanical Properties

(stress, strain, elasticity, shear, deformation, viscoelastic, hardness)

Chapter 8: Deformation and Strengthening Mechanisms

(dislocations, slip systems, strain hardening, plastic deformation, strengthening, recovery)

Chapter 9: Failure

(fracture, stress, fatigue, crack initiation, creep)

Chapter 10: Phase Diagrams

(solubility, phase diagrams, microstructures, phase equilibria, eutectic alloys)

Chapter 11: Phase Transformations

(phase transformations, martensite, heat treatments, hardening, melting, glass transition)

Chapter 12: Electrical Properties

(conductivity, energy bands, resistivity, semiconduction, capacitance, polarization)

Chapter 13: Types and Applications of Materials

(alloys, abrasives, plastics, fibers, glasses)

Chapter 14: Synthesis, Fabrication, and Processing of Materials

(casting, annealing, fabrication, powder pressing, polymerization, films)

Chapter 15: Composites

(fibers, matrices, composites)

Chapter 16: Corrosion and Degradation of Materials

(corrosion, passivity, rupture, weathering, oxidation)

Chapter 17: Thermal Properties

(heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal stresses)

Chapter 18: Magnetic Properties

(magnetism, domains, hysteresis, magnetic materials, superconductivity)

Chapter 19: Optical Properties

(refraction, absorption, transmission, opacity, photoconductivity)

Chapter 20: Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering

(component design, manufacturing techniques)


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