Pampuch R. An Introduction to Ceramics

Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London, 2014. VIII, 91 p. 78 illus., 4 illus. in color. — ISBN: 978-3-319-10409-6, ISBN: 978-3-319-10410-2 (eBook) - (Lecture Notes in Chemistry Volume 86).Offers an accessible introduction into one of the most important areas of materials science
Gives a concise overview on the multifaceted applications of ceramics
Provides comprehensive explanations of fundamental material propertiesThis book embraces both traditional and advanced ceramics produced from synthetic or deeply transformed natural raw materials. Following the path of ceramic innovation, this introduction explains electric properties of ceramic conductors, like high-temperature superconductors, reflects on the interaction of material and electromagnetic radiation, presents the importance of voids and defects in the material, and provides an outlook on most recent developments in the field of ceramics, such as smart or self-healing materials . It provides a quick grasp of the main points of ceramic thinking and is an ideal starting point for students in the field of chemistry, materials science or solid state physics.Content Level » Graduate
Keywords » Brittleness of Ceramics - Composites - Ferroelectrics - Luminescence - Piezoelectrics- Porous Materials - Pyroelectrics - Self-healing Materials - Smart Materials - Transparent Materials
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