Index
A
Abrasive wear, 234, 234f
Absorption, of radiation, 367–368
Absorptivity, 366
Acids, 395, 396t–397t, 407t–408t, 415t
Activated state, 283–284
Activation, thermal, 302
Activation energy
for creep, 277–278
for self-diffusion, 284
Active coatings, 411
Actuation
ferro-electric, 333–334
piezo-electric, 332, 332f
thermal, 259
Adhesive wear, 234, 234f
Ageing, GL2-56–GL2-58
Airframes, 299–300
Alcohols, 396t–397t, 407t–408t, 415t
Aldehydes, 396t–397t, 407t–408t, 415t
Alkalis, 395, 396t–397t, 407t–408t, 415t
Allotropes, 266
Alloy(s)
ceramic, GL2-3
components, GL2-3
concentration, GL2-3–GL2-4
constitution of, GL2-5–GL2-6
definition of, 120–121
ductility of, 134
equilibrium of, GL2-5–GL2-6
ferrous, 488–493, 489f–490f
metallic, GL2-3
steel, 491 ...
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