Isbn: 9780470638057 - the magic of ceramics (6 Ergebnisse)

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Zustand: New. Non-technical readers interested in learning more about the topic, as well as material scientists working in the field, material science professors and students, libraries, material science industries . Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TDCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 220 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1224. . 2012. 2nd Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 2nd edition. 320 pages. 11.20x0.86x8.52 inches. In Stock.

Gebunden. Zustand: New. DAVID W. RICHERSON, MS, is a leading expert in the field of ceramics. He was an early pioneer in the development of high-strength silicon nitride, introducing grain boundary engineering and the use of fracture surface analysis to improve materials. His expe.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There's so much you probably don't know about ceramics. . .Ceramics are amazing materials! Without ceramics, we wouldn't have television, laptop computers, wireless communications, the Internet, computer-generated movie scenes, the Space Shuttle, or even cars. Reading this book, you'll discover not only some of the magic that ceramics can do, you'll also come to understand the fascinating science that makes that magic happen.You'll learn how ceramics interact with light to make lasers possible; how ceramics that are stronger than steel can be used for bulletproof armor; how magnetic ceramics played a key role in building the first computers; and how a new field of bioceramics has recently emerged, promising new medical breakthroughs.This Second Edition of The Magic of Ceramics brings the book fully up to date with new developments in the field, such as major advances in pollution control, energy harvesting and conversion, digital electronics, medicine, and nanotechnology. Be sure to read the final chapter, which not only discusses the most recent breakthroughs in ceramics, but also provides a glimpse into its future.Did you know Ceramics can be so strong that a one-inch diameter ceramic cable can lift fifty carsSome ceramics conduct electricity better than metalsCeramic automotive emission control systems have reduced pollution by billions of tonsThe key to treating liver cancer may be ceramicsCeramic fiberglass house insulation has saved more than 30 quadrillion BTUs of heatLook inside the book and discover even more incredible things you probably never realized that ceramics could do.…