Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 8th 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: Imperfections in Solids

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

Chapter 5: Diffusion

(diffusion, mechanisms, semi-conducting materials)

Chapter 6: Mechanical Properties of Metals

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

Chapter 7: Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms

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

Chapter 8: Failure

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

Chapter 9: Phase Diagrams

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

Chapter 10: Phase Transformations in Metals

(phase transformations, cooling diagrams, martensite, metal alloys)

Chapter 11: Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys

(metal alloys, casting, annealing, hardening)

Chapter 12: Structures and Properties of Ceramics

(ceramics, crystal structures, fracture, plastic deformation)

Chapter 13: Types and Applications of Materials

(glasses, clays, abrasives, advanced materials)

Chapter 14: Polymer Structures

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

Chapter 15: Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers

(deformation, crystallization, elastomers, glass transition, additives, fabrication)

Chapter 16: Composites

(composites, fibers, matrices)

Chapter 17: Corrosion and Degradation of Materials

(corrosion, passivity, prevention, swelling, weathering)

Chapter 18: Electrical Properties

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

Chapter 19: Thermal Properties

(heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal stresses)

Chapter 20: Magnetic Properties

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

Chapter 21: Optical Properties

(refraction, absorption, transmission, opacity, photoconductivity)

Chapter 22: Materials Selection and Design Considerations

(case studies)

Chapter 23: Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering

(component design, manufacturing, recycling)


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