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Part I: Ceramics as Engineering Materials Chapter 1: What Is a Ceramic? 1.1 Definitions of Ceramics 1.2 Material Types Generally Considered in the Ceramics Family 1.3 So What Is a Ceramic? Special Optional Assignment References Study Guide Chapter 2: History of Ceramics 2.1 Ceramics in the Stone Age 2.2 The Rise of Traditional Ceramic Industries 2.3 From Traditional to Modern Ceramics 2.4 Summary References Study Guide Chapter 3: Applications: Engineering with Ceramics 3.1 High-Temperature Applications 3.2 Wear and Corrosion Resistance Applications 3.3 Cutting and Grinding 3.4 Electrical Applications of Ceramics 3.5 Magnetic Ceramics 3.6 Optical Applications of Ceramics 3.7 Composites 3.8 Medical Applications of Ceramics 3.9 Energy Efficiency and Pollution Control 3.10 Military 3.11 Recreation 3.12 Modelling and Simulation… 3.13 Summary References Study Guide Part II: Structure and Properties Chapter 4: Atomic Bonding and Crystal Structure 4.1 Electronic Configuration of Atoms 4.2 Bonding 4.3 Polymorphic Forms and Transformations 4.4 Noncrystalline Structures 4.5 Molecular Structures 4.5.5 Cross-Linking and Branching References Problems Study Guide Chapter 5: Crystal Chemistry and Specific Crystal Structures 5.1 Crystal Structure Notations 5.2 Crystal Chemistry of Ceramics 5.3 Metallic and Ceramic Crystal Structures References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide Chapter 6: Phase Equilibria and Phase Equilibrium Diagrams 6.1 Phase Equilibrium Diagrams 6.2 Phase Equilibrium Diagram Composition Calculations   6.3 Isoplethal Crystallization Paths 6.4 Nonequilibrium Behavior Problems Study Guide Chapter 7: Physical and Thermal Behavior 7.1 Physical Properties 7.2 Thermal Properties 7.3 Thermal Expansion References Problems Study Guide Chapter 8: Mechanical Behavior and Measurement 8.1 Elasticity 8.2 Strength 8.3 Fracture Toughness 8.4 Ductile Versus Brittle Behavior References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide Chapter 9: Time, Temperature, and Environmental Effects on Properties 9.1 Creep 9.2 Static Fatigue 9.3 Chemicl Effects 9.4 Mechanically Induced Effects 9.5 Thermal Shock References Problems Study Guide Chapter 10: Electrical Behavior 10.1 Fundamentals and Definitions 10.2 Electronic Conductivity 10.3 Ionic Conductivity 10.4 Conductive Polymers 10.5 Electrical Insulators 10.6 Semiconductors 10.7 Superconductivity References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide Chapter 11: Dielectric, Magnetic, and Optical Behavior 11.1 Dielectric Properties  11.2 Magnetic Behavior 11.3 Optical Behavior References Problems Study Guide Part III: Processing of Ceramics Chapter 12: Introduction to Ceramic Fabrication Approaches and to Powder Processing 12.1 General Ceramic Processing Approaches 12.1.1 Conventional Ceramic Processing By Compaction of Powders 12.1.2 Refractories Processing 12.1.3 Melting and Fusion Ceramics Processing 12.1.4 Romm or Low Temperature Processing 12.1.5 Other Ceramic Processing Options 12.2 Powder Processing 12.3 Powder Preparation and Sizing 12.4 Preconsolidation 12.5 Batch Determination References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide Chapter 13: Shape-Forming Processes 13.1 Pressing 13.2 Casting 13.3 Plastic Forming 13.4 Green Machining References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide Chapter 14: Densification 14.1 Theory of Sintering 14.2 Modified Densification Processes References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide Chapter 15: Final Machining 15.1 Mechanisms of Material Removal 15.2 Effects on Strength 15.3 Additional Sources of Information References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide Chapter 16: Quality Assurance 16.1 In-Process QA 16.2 Specification and Certification 16.3 Proof Testing 16.4 Nondestructive Inspection 16.5 Quality Problem Solving and Improvement 16.6 Future Developments in Quality Assurance References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide Part IV: Design with Ceramics Chapter 17: Design Considerations 17.1 Requirements of the Application 17.2 Property Limitations 17.3 Fabrication Limitations 17.4 Cost Considerations 17.5 Reliability Requirements 17.6 Summary References Study Guide Chapter 18: Design Approaches 18.1 Empirical Design 18.2 Deterministic Design 18.3 Probabilistic Design 18.4 Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics Approach 18.5 Combined Approaches 18.6 Computer Assisted Design (CAD) References Additional Recommended Reading Problems Study Guide Chapter 19: Failure Analysis 19.1 Fractography 19.2 Summary References Additional Recommended Reading Study Guide Chapter 20: Toughening of Ceramics 20.1 Toughening Mechanisms 20.2 Examples of Toughened Ceramics 20.3 Summary References Problems Study Guide Part V: Applying Ceramics to Real World Challenges Chapter 21: Solving Past Challenges—Case Studies 21.1 Evolution of the Integrated Circuit 21.2 Evolution of the Flash Memory and the Digital Camera 21.3 Challenges of the Digital Watch 21.4 Invention and Evolution of the Catalytic Converter 21.5 Bioglass amd Bioceramics 21.6 Refractories Evolution 21.7 Ceramics in the Nuclear Industry 21.8 Silicon Nitride: Seeking Uses for a New Material References. Chapter 22: Where Next for Ceramics? Future Trends and Challenges 22.1 Nanotechnology and Nanoprocessing 22.2 Ceramics in Environmental Clean-up 22.3 Raw Material Challenges 22.4 Modelling 22.5 Advances in Processing 22.6 Extreme Environment Challenges References Appendix A Glossary Appendix B Effective Ionic Radii for Cations and Anions Appendix C The Periodic Table of the Elements 　 Index