2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding

3. The Structure of Crystalline Solids

4. Imperfections in Solids

5. Diffusion

6. Mechanical Properties of Metals

7. Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms

8. Failure

9. Phase Diagrams

10. Phase Transformations in Metals: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties

11. Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys

12. Structures and Properties of Ceramics

13. Applications and Processing of Ceramics

14. Polymer Structures

15. Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers

16. Composites

17. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials

18. Electrical Properties

19. Thermal Properties (Web site)

20. Magnetic Properties (Web site)

21. Optical Properties (Web site)

22. Materials Selection and Design Consideration (Web site)

23. Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering (Web site)

Appendix A THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SI)

Appendix B PROPERTIES OF SELECTED ENGINEERING MATERIALS

Appendix C COSTS AND RELATIVE COSTS FOR SELECTED ENGINEERING MATERIALS

Appendix D REPEAT UNIT STRUCTURES FOR COMMON POLYMERS

Appendix E GLASS TRANSITION AND MELTING TEMPERATURES FOR COMMON POLYMERIC MATERIALS

GLOSSARY

ANSWERS TO SELECTED PROBLEMS INDEX