a comprehensive introduction to the structure and properties of materials.Beginning with the fundamentals of local chemical bonding and atomic order, the book emphasizes the physical and chemical origins of material properties.The use and development of technologically important materials is included, along with a section on synthesis and processing.Intended for use in advanced materials courses, and as a reference for scientists and engineers, the book is complemented by web-based supplementary material, problems, and illustrations.
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