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 | | Introduction to Ceramics, 2nd Edition by W. David Kingery, H. K. Bowen, Donald R. Uhlmann ISBN-10: 9780471478607 ISBN-10: 0-471-47860-1 ISBN-13: 9780471478607 ISBN-13: 978-0-471-47860-7 Hardcover 1976-04-20 Wiley-Interscience Find Lowest Price |
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The ceramics "Bible" -- An excellent treatment of the subject This is an incredibly detailed, long and well-written text on ceramics that all materials scientists should read. Kingery covers all the basic aspects of ceramics, from structure to defects, thermodynamics to phase transformations. He then covers in depth each property, including heat transfer, diffusivity, magnetic, electrical, optical, mechanical properties, and much more. The text also discusses processing techniques and the chemistry behind the design of the materials. This is a fantastic and thorough text well worth the investment. | ||
The book of ceramics Introductions to ceramics by Kingery is the bible for ceramists. This book is more focused on the ceramic basic science and, apparently, it is a poor book for applications. However, Kyngery et al. teaches us the basic science we all need to know to be able to work on ceramics. It is difficult to work on ceramics if the basic knowledge taught by this book is unknown. | ||
Ages like fine wine! Having received a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, I have read most, if not all, of the required reading at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This book is one of a few that remain on my bookshelf and that I continually refer to. The beauty of this book is that despite its age (published 1976), it remains relevant and represents a rare classic. Even though the price tag is hefty, it is well worth the investment. It is hugely comprehensive and well written. This is a must-have for anyone in the Materials field. | ||
Better than stock This is one of classic textbooks in materials science courses throughout the US. Used and taught in ceramics classes at both the undergrad and grad level, it covers all the major topics in the field: thermodynamics, crystal structures and defects, different properties of ceramics such as superconduction, piezoelectricity, ferromagnetism, etc... Each chapter includes a few homework problems that can be worked out by hand. The book is also better than stock; its sale price is always going up. | ||
The Ceramics Bible This is a tour-de-force textbook that covers the fundamental science behind ceramics and glass. And to the extent that the same energy equations (for kinetics, thermodynamics, stress and strain, defects, light transmission, grain boundaries, etc) apply to other inorganic materials, this book is an understandable reference for them too. It was the bible at MIT for Ceramics Mat Sci BS and MS students. Well indexed, a usable teaching and reference book. | ||