ABSTRACT

Updated and improved, this revised edition of Michel Barsoum's classic text Fundamentals of Ceramics presents readers with an exceptionally clear and comprehensive introduction to ceramic science. Barsoum offers introductory coverage of ceramics, their structures, and properties, with a distinct emphasis on solid state physics and chemistry. Key eq

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|39 pages

Bonding in Ceramics

chapter 3|36 pages

Structure of Ceramics

chapter 5|27 pages

Thermodynamic and Kinetic Considerations

chapter 6|38 pages

Defects in Ceramics

chapter 7|67 pages

Diffuson and Electrical Conductivity

chapter 8|23 pages

Phase Equilibria

chapter 10|54 pages

Sintering and Grain Growth

chapter 11|44 pages

Mechanical Properties: Fast Fracture

chapter 12|42 pages

Creep, Subcritical Crack Growth, and Fatigue

chapter 13|23 pages

Thermal Properties

chapter 14|42 pages

Dielectric Properties

chapter 15|46 pages

Magnetic and Nonlinear Dielectric Properties

chapter 16|36 pages

Optical Properties