Inorganic Materials Synthesis and Fabrication

by John N. Lalena (Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA); David A. Cleary (J.N. Lalena Consulting, in Puyallup, WA); Everett Carpenter ( Virginia Commonwealth University, VA ; ); Nancy F. Dean

• ISBN13: 9780470191569
• ISBN10: 0470191562
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Summary

This up-to-date, single-source reference on the preparation of single-phase inorganic materials covers the most important methods and techniques in solid-state synthesis and materials fabrication. Presenting both fundamental background and advanced methodologies, it describes the principles of crystallography, thermodynamics, and kinetics required, addresses crystallographic and microstructural considerations, and describes various kinds of reactions. This is an excellent text for materials science and engineering, chemistry, and physics students, as well as a practical, hands-on reference for working professionals.

Table of Contents

Preface

Crystallographic and Microstructural Considerations

Chemical Energetics and Atomistics of Reactions and Transformations in Solids

Solid - Vapor Reactions

Solid - Liquid Reactions

Solid - Solid Reactions

Nanomaterials Synthesis

Materials Fabrication

General Mechanical Engineering Terms

Green Materials Synthesis and Processing

Index

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