Table of Contents

Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding; The Structure of Crystalline Imperfections in Solids; Diffusion; Mechanical Properties of Metals; Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms; Failure; Phase Diagrams; Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties; Thermal Processing of Metal Alloys; Metal Alloys; Structures and Properties of Ceramics; Applications and Processing of Ceramics; Polymer Structures; Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers; Composites; Corrosion and Degradation of Materials; Electrical Properties; Thermal Properties; Magnetic Properties; Optical Properties; Case Studies in Materials Selection.