Material Science Engineering - Softcover

Belkhode, Pramod; Agrawal, Pratibha; Sarvesh Saha, Aditya Chavhan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6208063817 ISBN 13: 9786208063818

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

The Book of Materials offers a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the fundamental concepts of materials science, essential for students and professionals alike. It begins with an Introduction to Materials, where readers are introduced to the various classes of materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. This section highlights the unique properties of each material type, explaining how these properties determine their applications in industries ranging from aerospace to biomedical engineering. The book then delves into Crystal Structure, an in-depth examination of how atoms are arranged in materials. Concepts such as unit cells, crystal lattices, and crystallography are discussed to show how atomic arrangements influence key material properties such as strength, hardness, and conductivity. The book further explores the Imperfections in Solids, focusing on defects within the crystal structure, including vacancies, dislocations, and grain boundaries. These imperfections play a critical role in determining the mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of materials, impacting how they perform in real-world applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6208063817
• ISBN 13: 9786208063818
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104