Book description
Material Science and Metallurgy is presented in a user-friendly language and the diagrams give a clear view and concept. Solved problems, multiple choice questions and review questions are also integral part of the book. The contents of the book are designed taking into account the syllabi of various universities, technical institutions and competitive examinations like UPSC, GATE etc. This book is among the very few in the market that covers both Material Science and Metallurgy as per various university requirements.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title page
- Contents
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Atomic Structure
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Chapter 2. Atomic Bonding and Crystal Structure
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Classification of Materials
- 2.3 Atomic Structure
- 2.4 Space Lattice
- 2.5 Basis
- 2.6 Bravais Crystal Structure
- 2.7 Atomic Bonding in Solids
- 2.8 Primary Interatomic Bonding
- 2.9 Structures of Crystalline Solids
- 2.10 Density
- 2.11 Allotropy or Polymorphism
- 2.12 Crystallographic Directions
- 2.13 Crystallographic Planes
- 2.14 Atomic Arrangements
- 2.15 Crystal Growth of Polycrystalline Materials
- 2.16 Single Crystal
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 3. Imperfections in Solids
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Point Defects
- 3.3 Impurities in Solids
- 3.4 Line Defects
- 3.5 Characteristics of Dislocations
- 3.6 Sources of Dislocations
- 3.7 Stacking of Close-packed Structures
- 3.8 Stacking Faults
- 3.9 Behaviour of Dislocations
- 3.10 Twinning
- 3.11 Grain Boundaries
- 3.12 Low-angle Grain Boundaries
- 3.13 Volume Imperfections
- 3.14 Whiskers
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 4. Plastic Deformation in Crystalline Materials
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Slip in Perfect Lattice
- 4.3 Slip Systems
- 4.4 Critical Resolved Shear Stress for Slip
- 4.5 Strain Hardening of Single Crystal
- 4.6 Yield Point Phenomenon
- 4.7 Strain Ageing
- 4.8 Hardening Due to Point Defects
- 4.9 Mechanism of Strengthening in Metals
- 4.10 Recovery, Recrystallization and Grain Growth
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Chapter 5. Mechanical Properties
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Chapter 6. Diffusion
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Diffusion Couple
- 6.3 Grain Boundary Diffusion and Surface Diffusion
- 6.4 Types of Diffusion
- 6.5 Factors Affecting Diffusion
- 6.6 Laws of Diffusion
- 6.7 Fick’s Second Law
- 6.8 Depth of Case Carburization
- 6.9 Impurity Diffusion
- 6.10 Diffusion-controlled Applications
- 6.11 Kirkendal Effect
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 7. Phase Diagrams
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Phases
- 7.3 Solidification of a Metal in an Ingot Mould
- 7.4 Types of Phase Diagrams
- 7.5 Binary Amorphous Alloys
- 7.6 Development of Microstructure in Amorphous Alloy
- 7.7 Non-equilibrium cooling—Development of Microstructure in Binary Amorphous Alloy
- 7.8 Binary Eutectic Systems
- 7.9 Development of Microstructure in Eutectic Alloys
- 7.10 Equilibrium Diagrams Having Intermediate Phases or Compounds
- 7.11 Eutectoid or Peritectic Reactions
- 7.12 Gibb’s Phase Rule
- 7.13 Iron Carbon System
- 7.14 Microstructural Developments
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 8. Phase Transformations
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Solidification of Metal in Ingot Mould
- 8.3 Types of Phase Transformations
- 8.4 Nucleation and Growth Kinetics
- 8.5 Multiphase Transformations
- 8.6 Pearlitic Transformation
- 8.7 Bainite Transformation
- 8.8 Martensitic Transformation
- 8.9 Formation of Austenite
- 8.10 Precipitation and Age Hardening
- 8.11 Continuous Cooling Transformation Curve
- 8.12 Mechanical Behaviour of Iron–Carbon Alloys
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 9. Heat Treatment of Steels
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Heat Treatment Processes
- 9.3 Temperature Ranges of Various Heat Treatment Processes
- 9.4 Annealing
- 9.5 Normalizing
- 9.6 Hardening
- 9.7 Hardenability
- 9.8 Hardening Methods
- 9.9 Tempering
- 9.10 Subzero Treatment of Steel
- 9.11 Diffusion Treatments
- 9.12 Surface Hardening Techniques
- 9.13 Special Purpose Heat Treatments
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
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Chapter 10. Metals and Alloys
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Types of Ferrous Alloys
- 10.3 Plain Carbon Steels
- 10.4 Alloy Steels
- 10.5 Stainless Steels
- 10.6 Cast Irons
- 10.7 Non-ferrous Alloys
- 10.8 Copper and its Alloys
- 10.9 Aluminium and its Alloys
- 10.10 Nickel Base Alloys
- 10.11 Magnesium and its Alloys
- 10.12 Titanium and its Alloys
- 10.13 Zinc
- 10.14 Refractory Metals
- 10.15 Superalloys
- 10.16 Bearing Metals
- 10.17 Aircraft Materials
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
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Chapter 11. Organic Materials
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Types of Organic Materials
- 11.3 Types of Polymers
- 11.4 Degree of Polymerization
- 11.5 Geometry of Polymeric Chains
- 11.6 Mechanism of Polymerization
- 11.7 Homopolymerization and Copolymerization
- 11.8 Condensation Polymerization
- 11.9 Additives in Polymers
- 11.10 Strengthening Mechanisms of Polymers
- 11.11 Stereotactic Synthesis
- 11.12 Plastics
- 11.13 Fibers and Filaments
- 11.14 Elastomers and Rubbers
- 11.15 Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of Polymers
- 11.16 Special Purpose Plastics
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 12. Ceramic Materials
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Classification of Ceramics
- 12.3 Refractories
- 12.4 Silicates and Silica
- 12.5 Structure of Glasses
- 12.6 Glasses
- 12.7 Thermal Behavior of Glasses
- 12.8 Lime
- 12.9 Polymorphs of Carbon
- 12.10 Carbon Products and Hard Ceramics
- 12.11 Clay-based Ceramics
- 12.12 Cement
- 12.13 Concrete
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
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Chapter 13. Composite Materials
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Types of Composites
- 13.3 Large Particle Composites
- 13.4 Dispersion-strengthened Composites
- 13.5 Fiber-reinforced Composites
- 13.6 Fiber Phase
- 13.7 Matrix Phase
- 13.8 Polymer Matrix Composites
- 13.9 Ceramic Matrix Composites
- 13.10 Carbon–carbon Composites
- 13.11 Metal Matrix Composites
- 13.12 Hybrid Composites
- 13.13 Structural Composites
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 14. Wear of Materials
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 History of Friction and Wear
- 14.3 Contact Mechanics
- 14.4 Friction
- 14.5 Measurements
- 14.6 Definition of Wear
- 14.7 Forms of Wear
- 14.8 Sliding Contact Wear
- 14.9 Abrasive Wear
- 14.10 Types of Erosion
- 14.11 Surface Fatigue
- 14.12 Protection Against Wear
- 14.13 Hard Facing
- 14.14 Bearings
- 14.15 Lubrication
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
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Chapter 15. Corrosion and Oxidation
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Electrochemical Reaction
- 15.3 Electrochemical Process
- 15.4 Electrolytes
- 15.5 Galvanic Cell
- 15.6 Types of Corrosion
- 15.7 Laws of Corrosion
- 15.8 Corrosion Rate
- 15.9 Dry Corrosion
- 15.10 Rusting of Steel
- 15.11 Various Forms of Corrosion
- 15.12 Factors Affecting Corrosion
- 15.13 Corrosion Fatigue
- 15.14 Corrosion of Ceramic Materials
- 15.15 Degradation of Polymers
- 15.16 Guidelines for Protection Against Corrosion and Oxidation
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
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Chapter 16. Thermal Properties
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Temperature Scale
- 16.3 Melting Point
- 16.4 Heat Capacity
- 16.5 Temperature Dependence of Heat Capacity
- 16.6 Thermal Shock
- 16.7 Thermal Conductivity
- 16.8 Thermal Expansion
- 16.9 Thermal Stresses
- 16.10 Materials for High-temperature Applications
- 16.11 Materials for Low-temperature Applications
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 17. Electrical Conductivity and Insulating Properties
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Ohm’s Law
- 17.3 Commonly Used Conducting Materials
- 17.4 High-resistivity Materials
- 17.5 Electron Configuration
- 17.6 Electron Energy Band
- 17.7 Different Types of Band Structures
- 17.8 Band and Atomic Bonding Model for Conduction
- 17.9 Electron Mobility
- 17.10 Electrical Resistivity of Metals
- 17.11 Electronic and Ionic Conduction
- 17.12 Commercial Alloys
- 17.13 Insulation
- 17.14 High-voltage Insulators
- 17.15 Insulation of Antennas
- 17.16 Insulation of Electrical Apparatus
- 17.17 Class I And Class II Insulation
- 17.18 Properties of Insulating Materials
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 18. Semiconductors
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Semiconduction
- 18.3 Temperature Effect on Intrinsic Semiconductor
- 18.4 Extrinsic Semiconductors
- 18.5 Hall Effect
- 18.6 Variation of Conductivity with Temperature and Carrier Concentration
- 18.7 Semiconductor Devices
- 18.8 Infrared Detectors and Photoconductors
- 18.9 Thermoelectrics
- 18.10 Transistors
- 18.11 Microelectronic Circuitry
- 18.12 Applications of Semiconductors
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 19. Dielectric Properties
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Dielectric Behaviour
- 19.3 Dipole Moment and Polarization
- 19.4 Polarization of an Electric Field
- 19.5 Frequency Dependence of Dielectric Constant
- 19.6 Effect of Temperature on Dielectric Constant
- 19.7 Dielectric Losses
- 19.8 Dielectric Breakdown
- 19.9 Ferroelectricity
- 19.10 Piezoelectricity
- 19.11 Dielectric Materials
- 19.12 Practical Dielectrics
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 20. Magnetic Properties
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Magnetism
- 20.3 Magnetic Field Vectors
- 20.4 Magnetization Curves
- 20.5 Ferromagnetism
- 20.6 Ferrimagnetism
- 20.7 Magnetostriction
- 20.8 Effect of Temperature on Magnetic Behaviour
- 20.9 Domains
- 20.10 Hysteresis
- 20.11 Soft Magnetic Materials
- 20.12 Hard Magnetic Materials
- 20.13 Magnetic Storage
- 20.14 Commonly Used Magnetic Materials
- 20.15 Superconductivity
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
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Chapter 21. Optical Properties of Materials
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Solids
- 21.3 Reflection and Refraction at the Interface
- 21.4 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
- 21.5 Absorption and Scattering
- 21.6 Colour
- 21.7 Fluorescence, Phosphorescence and Luminescence
- 21.8 Laser
- 21.9 The Fibre Optic Communication
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Review Questions
- Practice Problems
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Material Science and Metallurgy
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2011
- Publisher(s): Pearson India
- ISBN: 9788131759110
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