This book deals with an important topic in materials science, the influence of stoiciometry and order/disorder on materials properties. It summarizes the knowledge available in a comprehensive way. The book appeals to researchers, engineers and advanced students.

Inhalt
1 Introduction.- 2 Crystal Symmetry.- 3 Strongly Nonstoichiometric Compounds.- 4 Short-Range Order.- 5 Long-Range Order.- 6 Interrelation of Short- and Long-Range Orders.- 7 Nonstoichiometric Nitrides at High Temperature.- 8 OrderDisorder Phase Transformation Theories.- 9 Order-Parameter Functional Method.- 10 Equilibrium Phase Diagrams.- 11 Effects of Ordering on the Properties of Strongly Nonstoichiometric Compounds.