The science and engineering of materials. / created by Donald Askeland.

Includes bibliography and index.

Part 1 Atomic structure, arrangement, and movement: introduction to materials; atomic structure; atomic arrangements; imperfections in the atomic arrangements; atom movements in materials. Part 2 Controlling the microstructure and mechanical properties of materials: mechanical testing and properties; strain hardening and annealing; principles of solidification strengthening and processing; solid solution strengthening and phase equilibrium; dispersion strengthening by solidification; dispersion strengthening by phase transformation and heat treatment. Part 3 Engineering materials: ferrous alloys; nonferrous alloys; ceramic materials; polymers; composite materials; construction materials. Part 4 Physical properties of engineering materials: electrical behaviour materials; magnetic behaviour of materials.

This edition of the textbook continues the general theme in providing an understanding of the relationship between structure, processing and properties of materials. It is written as an introduction and no previous experience of the subject is expected of the reader.