Structural Ceramics

Reviews production methods, microstructures, and properties of structural ceramics with important applications, including high voltage insulators, hot gas filters, machining tools, and hip joint replacements.

Autorentext

Frank Riley was Professor of Ceramic Processing (and is now Professor Emeritus) at the University of Leeds where he researched and taught for over 30 years. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. He has directed two NATO Advanced Study Institutes, is editor of several conferences proceedings, and has authored many research publications and review articles.

Zusammenfassung
Porcelain, alumina, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and zirconia - representing the most important structural ceramics - are examined in detail to explore production methods, structure-property relationships, and applications. Highly visual, with end-of-chapter summaries, and review questions to test understanding, this book is ideal for those studying materials science and engineering.

Inhalt

Preface, 1. Fundamentals; 2. Porcelain; 3. Alumina; 4. Silicon carbide; 5. Silicon nitride. 6. Zirconia; 7. Conclusions; Index.