Materials science and engineering / William D. Callister, Jr., David G. Rethwisch,

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- 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 : 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 -- 20. Magnetic properties -- 21. Optical properties -- 22. Economic, environmental, and societal issues in materials science and engineering.

Building on the extraordinary success of eight best-selling editions, Callister's new Ninth Edition of Materials Science and Engineering continues to promote student understanding of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties.