Materials Processing: A Unified Approach to Processing of Metals, Ceramics and Polymers

by Lorraine F. Francis

Materials Processing teaches students the fundamental principles involved in the processing of engineering materials, specifically metals, ceramics and polymers, from starting or raw materials through to the final functional forms. Materials processing is recognized as one of the four key components in the field of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). The others are structure, properties and performance. Processing is frequently approached from a materials specific point of view with courses and books that treat only one type of engineering material. This new text covers processing of the three main classes of engineering metals, ceramics and polymers, in a unified approach that is based on unit operations . In this way, students are able to see connections and commonalities in scientific and engineering principles. Coverage of all classes of engineering materials in a single text provides a self-contained uniform approach and consistent nomenclature allow for easier comparisons between various materials and processes. Development of connections between processing and structure builds on students existing knowledge of structure - property relationships.Emphasis on fundamental principles gives students a strong foundation for understanding processing methods.Examples of standard and newer processing methods throughout provide students with a good foundation in the concepts while being introduced to newer methods that they will likely encounter in industry and research.Coverage of environmental impact and process economics helps students put considerations for process selection in the context of current environmental concerns.

700 pages, ebook

First published March 1, 2013