Understanding Solids: The Science of Materials 3rd Edition book pdf download delivers a complete yet concise treatment of the basic properties and chemical and physical behaviors of solid materials. Following a completely revised opening set of chapters in which the basic properties of solids—including atomic structure, chemical bonding, crystallography, and phase relationships—are discussed, the book goes on to describe new developments in the areas of batteries and fuel cells, perovskite solar cells, lighting and displays, nanoparticles, whiskers, and sheets.
- A thorough introduction to the states of aggregation, including atoms and bonding, microstructures and phase relationships, and crystal structures and defects
- A comprehensive overview of different categories of solids, including metals, crystalline silicates, inorganic ceramics, and silicate glasses
- An exploration of reactions and transformations, including diffusion and ionic conductivity, phase transformations, and phase reactions
- A treatment of oxidation and reduction, including galvanic cells and chemical analysis
eBook details
- Author (s): Richard J. D. Tilley
- Year of publication: 2021
- Publisher: Wiley
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781119716501, 1119716500
- Number of pages: 1195 pages
- Book format: PDF
- File size: 24 MB