Material Physical Properties

Author: Tian Shi
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: This book is divided into 7 chapters. Chapter 1 briefly discusses the energy structure and states of electrons in solids, providing some basic knowledge for readers who have not studied solid-state physics. The remaining chapters focus on the electrical, dielectric, optical, thermal, magnetic, elastic, and internal friction (damping) properties of materials and their developments, elaborating on the important principles and microscopic mechanisms of various properties, the relationships between material composition, microstructure, and properties, as well as the main governing laws. It introduces the important testing methods for characterizing key physical properties and their applications in materials science and engineering. It also lists important functional materials related to various physical properties. Each chapter of the book includes review questions (including computational problems) and a summary. Its distinctive feature is the concise comparison of the physical properties of metallic materials, ceramic materials, and polymer materials, which helps readers grasp the general and specific patterns of material physical properties. At the end of the book, in the appendix, it outlines three research methods for studying the atomic environment of materials in nuclear technology.