Introduction to Materials Chemistry

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 432 pages
• Published by: Wiley September 9, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0470293330
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470293331
• Book Dimensions: 10 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 2.2 pounds

Product Description
Introduction to Materials Chemistry will appeal to advanced undergraduates and graduate students in chemistry, materials science,and chemical engineering by leading them stepwise from the elementary chemistry on which materials science depends, through a discussion of the different classes of materials, and ending with a description of how materials are used in devices and general technology.

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The Impact of Chemistry on Modern Technology

Classical chemistry courses emphasize fundamental science. Materials chemistrydeals with how chemistry is utilized in modern technology. Introduction to MaterialsChemistry gives readers a broad overview of how the basics of chemistryare used to create sophisticated materials and devices that improve modern life. Proceeding logically from the basics to materials in advanced technology, it:

• Covers the basics of materials chemistry, including principles of materials synthesis and materials characterization methods
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  Introduces readers to the various classes of materials, including small molecules in solids, organic and inorganic polymers, glasses and ceramics, metals, semi-conductors, superconductors, alloys, and composite materials
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  Explains how the various materials are produced and why they possess specificcombinations of properties
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  Examines how different materials are used in technology, covering semiconductors, superconductors, solid ionic conductors, membranes, optical and photonicmaterials, surface science of materials, biomedical materials, and materials innanoscience and nanotechnology
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  Emphasizes the principles of device design and fabrication
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  Includes a summary of the challenges in the different fields

The chapters on materials in advanced technology help to prepare students forcareers in the design and development of materials for uses in the medical, energy, communications, aerospace, and other advanced technology sectors. This is an idealtext for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in chemistry, materialsscience, and chemical engineering. It also provides a general overview forprofessionals in research and/or industry, illustrating the relationships betweendifferent types of solids and how combinations of different materials are often usedto solve challenging technical problems.