Callister W.D., Rethwisch D.G. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

7ht Edition. — Wiley, 2007. — 975 p.This Seventh Edition has retained the objectives and approaches for teaching materials science and engineering that were presented in previous editions.The first, and primary, objective is to present the basic fundamentals on a level appropriate for university/college students who have completed their freshmen calculus, chemistry, and physics courses. In order to achieve this goal, I have endeavored to use terminology that is familiar to the student who is encountering the discipline of materials science and engineering for the first time, and also to define and explain all unfamiliar terms.The second objective is to present the subject matter in a logical order, from the simple to the more complex. Each chapter builds on the content of previous ones.The third objective, or philosophy, that I strive to maintain throughout the text is that if a topic or concept is worth treating, then it is worth treating in sufficient detail and to the extent that students have the opportunity to fully understand it without having to consult other sources; also, in most cases, some practical relevance is provided. Discussions are intended to be clear and concise and to begin at appropriate levels of understanding.The fourth objective is to include features in the book that will expedite the learning process.Learning Objectives
Historical Perspective
Materials Science and Engineering
Why Study Materials Science and Engineering
Classification of Materials
Advanced Materials
Modern Materials’ NeedsAtomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
Learning ObjectivesAtomic structure
fundamental Concepts
Electrons in Atoms
The Periodic Table
Atomic bonding in solids
bonding Forces and Energies
Primary Interatomic Bonds
Secondary Bonding or van der Waals Bonding
MoleculesImportant Terms and ConceptsQuestions and ProblemsThe Structure of Crystalline Solids