Provides a state-of-the-art account of the various effects of impurities on the properties of engineering alloys. Outlines a wide range of methods for producing cleaner alloys. Traces the technological advances that allow the economical manufacture of purer materials.

Provides a state-of-the-art account of the various effects of impurities on the properties of engineering alloys. Outlines a wide range of methods for producing cleaner alloys. Traces the technological advances that allow the economical manufacture of purer materials.

A Textbook for the students of B.Sc.(Engg.), B.E., B.Tech., AMIE and Diploma Courses. A new chapter on ""Semiconductor Fabrication Technology and Miscellaneous Semiconductor Devices"" had been included and additional self-assessment questions with answers and additional worked examples had been provided at the end of the BOOK.

The book has been written in a lucid and systematic manner with necessary mathematical derivations, illustrations, examples and practise exercises providing detailed description of the materials used in electrical and electronics engineering and their applications. Beginning with the atomic structure of the materials, the book deals with the behaviour of dielectrics and their properties under the influence of DC and AC fields. It covers the magnetic properties of materials including soft and hard magnetic materials and their applications. The text discusses fabrication techniques and the basic physics involved in the operation of the semiconductors, junction transistors and rectifiers. It includes detailed description of optical properties of the materials (optical materials), photovoltaic materials and the materials used in lasers and optical fibres. It also incorporates the latest information on the materials used for the direct energy conversion and fuel cell technologies. This book is primarily intended for undergraduate students of electrical engineering and electrical and electronics engineering. Key features • Contains sufficient numbers of solved numerical examples. • Includes a set of review questions and a list of references at the end of each chapter. • Provides a set of numerical problems in some of the chapters, wherever required. • Contains more than 150 diagrammatic illustrations for easy understanding of the concepts.

Proceedings of the Tenth International Cryogenic Materials Conference (ICMC) held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 12-16, 1993.

Advanced surfaces enriches the high-throughput engineering of physical and chemical phenomenon in relatin to electrical, magnetic, electronics, thermal and optical controls, as well as large surface areas, protective coatings against water loss and excessive gas exchange. A more sophisticated example could be a highly selective surface permeability allowing passive diffusion and selective transport of molecules in the water or gases. The smart surface technology provides an interlayer model which prevents the entry of substances without affecting the properties of neighboring layers. A number of methods have been developed for coatings, which are essential building blocks for the top-down and/or bottom-up design of numerous functional materials. Advanced Surface Engineering Materials offers a detailed up-to-date review chapters on the functional coatings and adhesives, engineering of nanosurfaces, high-tech surface, characterization and new applications. The 13 chapters in this book are divided into 3 parts (Functional coatings and adhesives; Engineering of nanosurfaces; High-tech surface, characterization and new applications) and are all written by worldwide subject matter specialists. The book is written for readers from diverse backgrounds across chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering, medical science, environmental, bio- and nano- technologies and biomedical engineering. It offers a comprehensive view of cutting-edge research on surface engineering materials and their technological importance.

Phosphorus compounds play a leading role in several major industries and an auxiliary role in many others. They are components of adhesives, cosmetics, detergents, foods, fertilizers, flame retardants, fluorescent lamps, matches, medicines, paints, pesticides, plastics, rust-proofing compositions, semiconductors, and many other industrial materials. This book summarizes the key features of phosphorus chemistry, biochemistry, and technology. Providing a comprehensive, well-organized, and effective resource for scientists and engineers working with phosphorus, it includes topics such as oxyphosphorus compounds, carbophosphorus compounds, azaphosphorus compounds, and metallophosphorus compounds.

A full sample chapter for review.