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This monograph describes various methods for solving deformation problems of particulate solids, taking the reader from analytical to computational methods.The book is the first to present the topic of linear elasticity in mathematical terms that will be familiar to anyone with a grounding in fluid mechanics.It incorporates the latest advances in computational algorithms for elliptic partial differential equations, and provides the groundwork for simulations on high performance parallel computers.Numerous exercises complement the theoretical discussions, and a related set of self-documented programs is available to readers with Internet access.The work will be of interest to advanced students and practicing researchers in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, applied physics, computational methods, and developers of numerical modeling software. ... Read more

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Nonequilibrium--hot--charge carriers play a crucial role in the physics and technology of semiconductor nanostructure devices. This book--one of the first on the topic--discusses fundamental aspects of hot carriers in quasi-two-dimensional systems and the impact of these carriers on semiconductor devices. The work will provide scientists and device engineers with an authoritative review of the most exciting recent developments in this rapidly moving field. It should be read by all those who wish to learn the fundamentals of contemporary ultra-small, ultra-fast semiconductor devices.

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* Topics covered include
* Reduced dimensionality and quantum wells
* Carrier-phonon interactions and hot phonons
* Femtosecond optical studies of hot carriers
* Ballistic transport
* Submicron and resonant tunneling devices ... Read more

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An outstanding feature of this book is a collection ofstate-of-the-art reviews written by leading researchers in thenanomechanics of carbon nanotubes, nanocrystalline materials,biomechanics and polymer nanocomposites. The structure and propertiesof carbon nanotubes, polycrystalline metals, and coatings arediscussed in great details. The book is an exceptional resource onmulti-scale modelling of metals, nanocomposites, MEMS materials andbiomedical applications. An extensive bibliography concerning allthese topics is included. Highlights on bio-materials, MEMS, and thelatest multi-scale methods (e.g., molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo)are presented. Numerous illustrations of inter-atomic potentials,nanotube deformation and fracture, grain rotation and growth insolids, ceramic coating structures, blood flows and cell adhesion arediscussed. This book provides a comprehensive review of latest developments inthe analysis of mechanical phenomena in nanotechnology andbio-nanotechnology. Material of the book is accessible to a wide rangeof researchers and students. ... Read more

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Inverse Problems in the Mechanics of Materials concentrates on two timely subjects: Ill-posed inverse problems related to defect identification; and the mechanics of homogeneous and heterogeneous media, including such topics as cracked bodies, solids with interfaces or inclusions, and materials rendered inhomogeneous by irreversible deformation due to their thermomechanical history. These intriguing subjects are not found together in previous publications. Written in a unique, easy-to-read format, Inverse Problems in the Mechanics of Materials provides quick access to current information. It includes up-to-date references and many recent results, particularly in such classical subjects as elasticity, plasticity, and fracture mechanics. The reader discovers numerous recipes for solving inverse problems, and reviews of available methods provide applications to real-life problems in industry. ... Read more

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''Volume 2 (as well as volume 1) of Moessbauer Spectroscopy Applied to Magnetism and Materials Science is a useful tool not only for practitioners of Moessbauer spectroscopy but also for materials scientists who are interested in the original stories often told by nuclear probes.''--- Materials Research Society Bulletin, March 1998 Volume 2 presents the latest applications of Mossbauer spectroscopy to the study of magnetic materials. Topics include: Surface and thin film analysis, iron-based amorphous ribbons and wires, diffusion studies, analytical methods for Mossbauer spectral analysis of complex materials, and quasicrystalline materials among others. These discussions will be invaluable to materials scientists, inorganic chemists, and solid-state chemists. ... Read more

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Clarifying types of corrosion and susceptible materials, defining metallurgical and related terminology, and outlining means to prevent and curb corrosion, the Encyclopedia of Corrosion Technology, Second Edition is an up-to-date, innovative presentation of all aspects of corrosion—arranging over 400 topics into 25 alphabetical entries for easy navigation. More explanatory than a data book and more user-friendly than a textbook, the Encyclopedia extends coverage into areas of application and factors impacting corrosion protection while furnishing some 300 tables to enhance its written entries. ... Read more

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This book presents an authoritative account of innovative interdisciplinary in-situ microscopy developments and applications in this rapidly expanding and fascinating field in material and surface sciences and technologies. Direct studies of dynamic materials close to their natural reaction state to obtain fundamental insights into their processes and properties have always been the goal of material scientists including physicists, chemists, ceramicists, heritage conservation scientists and biologists. This has been realized by the extraordinary pioneering developments by internationally renowned scientists from the USA, Japan, Europe and Australia, described in this book. The book fulfills a strong need for an informative account of the different in-situ microscopy methods and will be especially useful both for young scientists, undergraduates and graduates, embarking on research of materials, and practising materials scientists working in areas as diverse as semiconductor science and technology, integrated circuits, ceramics, superconductors, heterogeneous catalysis, biological processes, polymers and cultural heritage conservation, and describes what can happen to live materials as they react. The book contains thirteen chapters covering in-situ developments and applications in environmental-SEM, field emission-SEM, LEEM, reflection EM, UHV-TEM and HVEM, direct atomic-scale probing of gas molecule-solid interactions with environmental-HVEM, atomic level HVEM with very high temperature sample holders, electron diffraction, scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) including for atomic-scale fabrication of surfaces and high temperature UHV-STM, electron holography and Lorentz microscopy. ... Read more

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Completely updated and enlarged to reflect the latest information available, this Fourth Edition of an incomparable, standard reference presents corrosion resistance data on all of the important materials currently used to fabricate systems, commodities, and structures that come into contact with chemicals. ... Read more

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Metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic) nanocrystalline materials have been known for over ten years but only recent developments in the research into those complex alloys and their metastable amorphous precursors have created a need to summarize the most important accomplishments in the field. This book is a collection of articles on various aspects of metallic nanocrystalline materials, and an attempt to address this above need.

The main focus of the papers is put on the new issues that emerge in the studies of nanocrystalline materials, and, in particular, on (i) new compositions of the alloys, (ii) properties of conventional nanocrystalline materials, (iii) modeling and simulations, (iv) preparation methods, (v) experimental techniques of measurements, and (vi) different modern applications. Interesting phenomena of the physics of nanocrystalline materials are a consequence of the effects induced by the nanocrystalline structure. They include interface physics, the influence of the grain boundaries, the averaging of magnetic anisotropy by exchange interactions, the decrease in exchange length, and the existence of a minimum two-phase structure at the atomic scale.

Attention is also paid to the special character of the local atomic ordering and to the corresponding interatomic bonding as well as to anomalies and particularities of electron density distributions, and to the formation of metastable, nanocrystalline (or quasi-crystalline) phases built from exceptionally small grains with special properties. Another important focus of attention are new classes of materials which are not based on new compositions, but rather on the original and special crystalline structure in the nanoscale.

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Contains the background information needed by students and NDT personnel who want to qualify for NDT Levels I, II, and III certification-in accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (August 1984 edition). Contents follow the general outline of SNT-TC-1A. Includes typical chapter questions and answers, as well as information on recent state-of-the-art developments. In the case of Level III certification, the book is meant to supplement the required hands-on laboratory and field training. College and university instructors should find the text especially useful in working with private industry and NDT employers. Coverage is broad in scope, making this guide a useful general reference. Topics covered include the theory and techniques of radiographic equipment, magnetic particle tests, ultrasonic testing, liquid penetrant tests, electromagnetic testing method, neutron radiographic testing, leak testing methods, acoustic emissions, visual inspection and holography. ... Read more

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ASM Specialty Handbook:Heat-Resistant Materials

This latest handbook brings together in one volume a comprehensive reference source of information on engineering metallic and nonmetallic heat-resistant materials from carbon and alloy steels to refractory metals, and ceramics to carbon-carbon composites. The volume covers the complete spectrum of technology dealing with heat-resistant materials including high-temperature characteristics, effects of processing and microstructure on high-temperature properties, materials-selection guidelines for industrial applications, and life-assessment methods. Materials scientists, design engineers, engineering consultants, and others involved in the selection, design, and purchase of engineering materials for use in high-temperature applications in the thermal processing, petrochemical and chemical processing, aerospace, and power-generation industries will find this an invaluable reference. ... Read more

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Non-destructive testing (NDT) systems can generate incomplete, incorrect or conflicting information about a flaw or a defect. Therefore, the use of more than one NDT system is usually required for accurate defect detection and/or quantification. In addition to a reduction in inspection time, important cost savings could be achieved if a data fusion process is developed to combine signals from multisensor systems for manual and remotely operated inspections. This gathering of data from multiple sources and an efficient processing of information help in decision making, reduce signal uncertainty and increase the overall performance of a non-destructive examination. This book gathers, for the first time, essays from leading NDT experts involved in data fusion. It explores the concept of data fusion by providing a comprehensive review and analysis of the applications of NDT data fusion. This publication concentrates on NDT data fusion for industrial applications and highlights progress and applications in the field of data fusion in areas ranging from materials testing in the aerospace industry to medical applications. Each chapter contains a specific case study with a theoretical part but also presents experimental results from a practical point of view. The book should be considered more as a pragmatic introduction to the applications of NDT data fusion rather than a rigorous basis for theoretical studies. ... Read more

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The precipitation of metal oxides from aqueous solutions creates nanoparticles with interesting solid state properties, thus building a bridge between solution chemistry and solid state chemistry. This book is the first monograph to deal with the formation of metal oxides from aqueous solutions with emphasis on the formation and physical chemistry of nanoparticles.

Metal Oxide Chemistry and Synthesis: From Solution to Solid State
* Provides a comprehensive introduction to the synthesis of finely divided materials
* Presents the chemistry, physics and applications of these materials
* Builds a bridge between classical solution chemistry and new developments in solid state chemistry
* Introduces an important new area in inorganic chemistry
Part I examines the mechanism of condensation of aqueous cations leading to polynuclear species or lattices, and rationalizes the behaviour of cations in precipitation phenomena by identifying pathways from soluble species to solids. The cation complex is also analysed in relation to the synthesis of some technologically interesting polymetallic oxides, e.g. ferroelectric, ferrimagnetic and supraconductor materials.

Part II is devoted to the surface chemistry of oxide particles. The basic concepts relating to the reactivity of the oxide-solution interface are introduced and applied to various adsorption phenomena, such as aggregation, stability of particle size against ripening, etc. These properties are exploited for the synthesis of nanomaterials for a broad range of applictions such as ceramic powders, catalysts and nanocomposites. This will also be of interest to those wishing to understand geochemical and some biological processes.

As well as being invaluable to researchers and postgraduate students of inorganic chemistry, this book will also be appreciated by solid-state chemists, materials scientists and colloid chemists with an interest in metal oxides. ... Read more

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Mechanics of Solids emphasizes the development of analysis techniques from basic principles for a broad range of practical problems, including simple structures, pressure vessels, beams and shafts. Increased use of personal computers has revolutionized the way in which engineering problems are being solved and this is reflected in the way subjects such as mechanics of solids are taught. A unique feature of this book is the integration of numerical and computer techniques and programs for carrying out analyses, facilitating design, and solving the problems found at the end of each chapter.However, the underlying theory and traditional manual solution methods cannot be ignored and are presented prior to the introduction of computer techniquesAll programs featured in the book are in FORTRAN 77-the language most widely used by engineers and most portable between computers. All of the programs are suitable for PCs, minicomputers, or mainframes and are available on disk.Another important feature of this book is its use of both traditional and SI units. Many examples through the text are worked in both sets of units. The data and results for every example are also shown in both types of units.Mechanics of Solids is intended for use in a first course in mechanics of solids offered to undergraduates. An Instructor's Manual containing solutions to every problem in the book is available. ... Read more