Chapter 1Introduction1
Learning Objectives1
11Historical Perspective1
12What is Materials Science and Engineering?2
13Why Study Materials Science and Engineering?5
14Classification of Materials5
15Advanced Materials9
16Modern Materials’ Needs10
References11
Chapter 2The Structure of Crystalline Solids13
Learning Objectives13
21Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding13
211Fundamental Concepts14
212Bonding Forces and Energies14
213Atomic Bonding in Solids16
22Crystal Structures22
221Fundamental Concepts22
222Metallic Crystal Structures and Crystal Systems23
223Crystallographic Points，Directions，and Planes30
224Crystalline and Noncrystalline Materials37
23Imperfections in Solids40
231Point Defects in Metals40
232Dislocations—Linear Defects43
233Interfacial Defects44
234Bulk or Volume Defects46
References48
Chapter 3Polymer Materials49
Learning Objectives49
31Polymer Structures49
311Introduction49
312Fundamental Concepts49
313Polymer Molecules50
314Designation of Polymers50
315Commonly Used Polymers51
316The Chemistry of Polymer Molecules58
32Crystallization，Melting and Glass Transition Phenomena in Polymers65
33Mechanical Properties of Polymers66
331StressStrain Behavior67
332Macroscopic Deformation68
333Viscoelastic Deformation70
34Polymer Types71
341Plastics71
342Elastomers72
343Fibers73
344Miscellaneous Applications Coatings73
35Processing of Polymers74
351Polymerization75
352Polymer Additives76
353Forming Techniques for Plastics78
354Fabrication of Elastomers80
355Fabrication of Fibers and Films81
References84
Chapter 4Metallic Materials85
Learning Objectives85
41Mechanical Properties of Metals85
411Introduction85
412Tensile Test86
413Hardness Testing90
42Dislocations and Strengthening91
421The Role of Dislocations91
422Work Hardening93
423Grain Size Strengthening93
424Alloy Hardening94
43Failure96
431Introduction96
432Fundamentals of Fracture97
433Ductile Fracture97
434Brittle Fracture98
435Fracture Mechanics in Design99
436Fracture Toughness100
437Fatigue101
438Creep101
44Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations in Metals102
441Introduction102
442Phase Diagrams103
443Phase Transformations107
45Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys108
451Introduction108
452Types of Metal Alloys109
453Fabrication of Metals113
454Thermal Processing of Metals115
References120
Chapter 5Ceramic Materials123
Learning Objectives123
51Structures and Properties of Ceramics123
511Introduction123
512Ceramic Structures123
513Mechanical Properties of Ceramics127
52Application and Processing of Ceramics129
521Types and Applications of Ceramics129
522Fabrication and Processing of Ceramics131
References136
Chapter 6Composite Materials137
Learning Objectives137
61Introduction137
62ParticleReinforced Composites138
621LargeParticle Composites139
622DispersionStrengthened Composites140
63FiberReinforced Composites140
631The Fiber Phase140
632The Matrix Phase141
64PolymerMatrix Composites142
641Glass FiberReinforced Polymer（GFRP）Composites142
642Carbon FiberReinforced Polymer（CFRP）Composites143
643Aramid FiberReinforced Polymer Composites143
65MetalMatrix Composites145
66CeramicMatrix Composites146
References149
Chapter 7Corrosion and Degradation of Materials150
Learning Objectives150
71Introduction150
72Corrosion of Metals150
721Electrochemical Considerations151
722Corrosion Rates153
723Passivity153
724Environmental Effects153
725Forms of Corrosion154
726Corrosion Environments158
727Corrosion Prevention159
73Corrosion of Ceramic Materials159
74Degradation of Polymers160
741Swelling and Dissolution160
742Bond Rupture160
743Weathering161
References163
Chapter 8Electrical/Thermal/Magnetic/Optical Properties of Materials164
Learning Objectives164
81Introduction165
82Electrical Properties of Materials165
821Metals and Alloys166
822Semiconductors167
823Ionic Ceramics and Polymers170
83Thermal Properties of Materials170
831Heat Capacity170
832Thermal Expansion171
833Thermal Conductivity172
834Thermal Stresses172
84Magnetic Properties of Materials174
841Diamagnetism，Paramagnetism and Ferromagnetism174
842Antiferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism177
843The Influence of Temperature on Magnetic Behavior179
844Domains，Hysteresis and Magnetic Anisotropy179
845Superconductivity181
85Optical Properties of Materials186
851Interaction of Light with Matter186
852Atomic and Electronic Interactions187
853Refraction，Reflection，Absorption and Transmission190
854Opacity and Translucency in Insulators192
855Applications of Optical Phenomena192
References197
Chapter 9Biomaterials/Nanomaterials/Smart Materials198
Learning Objectives198
91Biomaterials198
911Definition of Biomaterials199
912Performance of Biomaterials202
913Brief Historical Background203
92Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials205
921Introduction205
922Examples of Current Achievements and Paradigm Shifts209
93Smart Materials214
931Introduction214
932Shape Memory Alloys215
933Applications of Smart Materials219
Reference220