Essentials of materials science and engineering / Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright.

Includes Index.

Table of Contents. - Ch. 1 Introduction to materials science and engineering. - Ch. 2 Atomic structure. - Ch. 3 Atomic and Ionic arrangements. - Ch. 4 Imperfections in the atomic and ionic arrangements. - Ch. 5 Atom and Ion movements in materials. - Ch. 6 Mechanical properties. - Ch. 7 Mechanical properties. - Ch. 8 Strain hardening and annealing. - Ch. 9 Principles of solidification. - Ch. 10 Solid solutions and phase equilibrium. - Ch. 11 Dispersion strengthening and eutectic phase diagrams. - Ch. 12 Dispersion Strengthening by phase transformations and heat treatment. - Ch. 13 Heat treatment of steels and cast Irons. - Ch. 14 Nonferrous alloys. - Ch. 15 Ceramics. - Ch. 16 Polymers. - Ch. 17 Composites: Teamwork and synergy in materials. - Ch. 18 Corrosion and wear.