Fundamentals of Inorganic Materials Science

Author: Song Xiaolan
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book consists of 11 chapters, covering topics such as Introduction to Inorganic Materials, Crystal Structure, Defects in Crystal Structure, Amorphous Structures and Properties, Solid Surfaces and Interfaces, Phase Equilibrium and Phase Diagrams, Diffusion in Solids, Solid-State Reactions, Phase Transformation Processes, Sintering Processes, and Environmental Effects of Inorganic Materials. The book's features are reflected in the following aspects.
① It comprehensively covers the fundamental theories of inorganic materials science and engineering. The development of inorganic materials is closely related to their theories. If the early production of traditional silicate materials relied more on experience and craftsmanship, then the research and development of modern inorganic materials must be guided more by theory.
② It emphasizes scientific principles while strengthening engineering awareness. The focus is on the basic principles and common laws in the preparation and processing of inorganic materials, while also considering the environmental behavior effects during their application, integrating science and engineering.
③ It highlights the regularity of epistemology. It follows the principle of progressing from ideal to practical, from regular to irregular, from static to dynamic, and from macroscopic to microscopic and back to macroscopic, introducing the dependence of composition, preparation, structure, and properties of inorganic materials in a step-by-step manner.
④ It emphasizes the cultivation of thinking methods and analytical abilities. When explaining fundamental theories, it highlights the cultivation of innovative scientific thinking methods through methods such as posing questions, analyzing examples, and providing discussion prompts. At the end of each chapter, closely related practical problems and exercises are provided to deepen the understanding and application of basic concepts and improve the ability to analyze and solve practical problems.
⑤ The selection of materials, organization, and structural arrangement highlight novelty, readability, and universality. It emphasizes new introductions, theories, processes, materials, and the integration of knowledge from different disciplines. The content is rich, the structure is novel, and the depth and breadth are moderate, aiming to reflect the current development level of the inorganic materials discipline while also being suitable for professional basic courses. To meet the teaching needs of higher education institutions at different levels and categories, and to help students consolidate their knowledge structure, deepen their fundamental theories, broaden their professional horizons, and facilitate thinking expansion, self-study, and postgraduate review, a supplementary teaching aid book titled "Study Guide for Fundamentals of Inorganic Materials Science" is separately published to facilitate learning support.
This book can serve as a professional basic course textbook for undergraduate students majoring in inorganic non-metallic materials in higher education institutions. It can also be used as a teaching and reference book for undergraduate and postgraduate students in materials science and engineering, materials science, mineral materials, and related fields. Additionally, it is suitable for researchers, engineering technicians, managers, and entrepreneurs working in material, inorganic material, mineral material, and related fields in research institutes, factories, mines, and companies for reading and reference.