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Part I: Ceramics as Engineering Materials
Chapter 1 What Is a Ceramic?
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1 Definitions of Ceramics
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2 Material Types Generally Considered in the Ceramics Family
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3 So What Is a Ceramic? Special Optional Assignment References Study Guide
Chapter 2 History of Ceramics
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1 Ceramics in the Stone Age
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2 The Rise of Traditional Ceramic Industries
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3 From Traditional to Modern Ceramics
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4 Summary References Study Guide
Chapter 3 Applications: Engineering with Ceramics
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1 High-Temperature Applications
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2 Wear and Corrosion Resistance Applications
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3 Cutting and Grinding
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4 Electrical Applications of Ceramics
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5 Magnetic Ceramics
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6 Optical Applications of Ceramics
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7 Composites
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8 Medical Applications of Ceramics
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9 Energy Efficiency and Pollution Control
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10 Military
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11 Recreation
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12 Modelling and Simulation.
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13 Summary References Study Guide

Part II: Structure and Properties
Chapter 4 Atomic Bonding and Crystal Structure
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1 Electronic Configuration of Atoms
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2 Bonding
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3 Polymorphic Forms and Transformations
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4 Noncrystalline Structures
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5 Molecular Structures
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5 Cross-Linking and Branching References Problems Study Guide
Chapter 5 Crystal Chemistry and Specific Crystal Structures
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1 Crystal Structure Notations
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2 Crystal Chemistry of Ceramics
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3 Metallic and Ceramic Crystal Structures References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide
Chapter 6 Phase Equilibria and Phase Equilibrium Diagrams
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1 Phase Equilibrium Diagrams
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2 Phase Equilibrium Diagram Composition Calculations
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3 Isoplethal Crystallization Paths
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4 Nonequilibrium Behavior Problems Study Guide
Chapter 7 Physical and Thermal Behavior
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1 Physical Properties
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2 Thermal Properties
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3 Thermal Expansion References Problems Study Guide
Chapter 8 Mechanical Behavior and Measurement
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1 Elasticity
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2 Strength
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3 Fracture Toughness
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4 Ductile Versus Brittle Behavior References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide
Chapter 9 Time, Temperature, and Environmental Effects on Properties
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1 Creep
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2 Static Fatigue
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3 Chemicl Effects
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4 Mechanically Induced Effects
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5 Thermal Shock References Problems Study Guide
Chapter 10 Electrical Behavior
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1 Fundamentals and Definitions
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2 Electronic Conductivity
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3 Ionic Conductivity
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4 Conductive Polymers
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5 Electrical Insulators
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6 Semiconductors
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7 Superconductivity References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide
Chapter 11 Dielectric, Magnetic, and Optical Behavior
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1 Dielectric Properties
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2 Magnetic Behavior
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3 Optical Behavior References Problems Study Guide

Part III: Processing of Ceramics
Chapter 12 Introduction to Ceramic Fabrication Approaches and to Powder Processing
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1 General Ceramic Processing Approaches
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1 Conventional Ceramic Processing By Compaction of Powders
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2 Refractories Processing
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3 Melting and Fusion Ceramics Processing
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4 Romm or Low Temperature Processing
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5 Other Ceramic Processing Options
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2 Powder Processing
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3 Powder Preparation and Sizing
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4 Preconsolidation
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5 Batch Determination References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide
Chapter 13 Shape-Forming Processes
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1 Pressing
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2 Casting
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3 Plastic Forming
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4 Green Machining References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide
Chapter 14 Densification
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1 Theory of Sintering
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2 Modified Densification Processes References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide
Chapter 15 Final Machining
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1 Mechanisms of Material Removal
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2 Effects on Strength
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3 Additional Sources of Information References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide
Chapter 16 Quality Assurance
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1 In-Process QA
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2 Specification and Certification
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3 Proof Testing
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4 Nondestructive Inspection
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5 Quality Problem Solving and Improvement
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6 Future Developments in Quality Assurance References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide

Part IV: Design with Ceramics
Chapter 17 Design Considerations
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1 Requirements of the Application
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2 Property Limitations
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3 Fabrication Limitations
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4 Cost Considerations
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5 Reliability Requirements
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6 Summary References Study Guide
Chapter 18 Design Approaches
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1 Empirical Design
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2 Deterministic Design
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3 Probabilistic Design
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4 Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics Approach
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5 Combined Approaches
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6 Computer Assisted Design (CAD) References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide
Chapter 19 Failure Analysis
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1 Fractography
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2 Summary References Additional Recommended Reading Study Guide
Chapter 20 Toughening of Ceramics
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1 Toughening Mechanisms
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2 Examples of Toughened Ceramics
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3 Summary References Problems Study Guide

Part V: Applying Ceramics to Real World Challenges
Chapter 21: Solving Past Challenges--Case Studies
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1 Evolution of the Integrated Circuit
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2 Evolution of the Flash Memory and the Digital Camera
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3 Challenges of the Digital Watch
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4 Invention and Evolution of the Catalytic Converter
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5 Bioglass amd Bioceramics
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6 Refractories Evolution
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7 Ceramics in the Nuclear Industry
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8 Silicon Nitride: Seeking Uses for a New Material References.
Chapter 22: Where Next for Ceramics? Future Trends and Challenges
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1 Nanotechnology and Nanoprocessing
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2 Ceramics in Environmental Clean-up
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3 Raw Material Challenges
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4 Modelling
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5 Advances in Processing
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6 Extreme Environment Challenges References
Appendix A
Glossary
Appendix B Effective Ionic Radii for Cations and Anions
Appendix C The Periodic Table of the Elements
Index