List of Symbols xvii1. Introduction 12. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding 193. The Structure of Crystalline Solids 494. Imperfections in Solids 975. Diffusion 1296. Mechanical Properties of Metals 1547. Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms 1968. Failure 2279. Phase Diagrams 27110. Phase Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties 32711. Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys 37512. Structures and Properties of Ceramics 43513. Applications and Processing of Ceramics 47414. Polymer Structures 51215. Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers 54516. Composites 60017. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials 64518. Electrical Properties 68819. Thermal Properties 74120. Magnetic Properties 75821. Optical Properties 79222. Environmental and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering 822Appendix A The International System of Units (SI) A-1Appendix B Properties of Selected Engineering Materials A-3Appendix C Costs and Relative Costs for Selected Engineering Materials A-32Appendix D Repeat Unit Structures for Common Polymers A-37Appendix E Glass Transition and Melting Temperatures for Common Polymeric Materials A-41Glossary G-1Answers to Selected Problems PA-1Index I-1