Tilley R. Understanding Solids.The Science of Materials 3ed 2021

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Explore a comprehensive and illuminating introductory text to the science of solid materials from a leading voice in the field
The newly revised Third Edition of Understanding Solids: The Science of Materials delivers a complete yet concise treatment of the basic properties and chemical and physical behaviors of solid materials. Following a completely revised opening set of chapters in which the basic properties of solids—including atomic structure, chemical bonding, crystallography, and phase relationships—are discussed, the book goes on to describe new developments in the areas of batteries and fuel cells, perovskite solar cells, lighting and displays, nanoparticles, whiskers, and sheets.
States of Aggregation
Atoms and Bonding
Microstructures and Phase Relationships
Crystal Structures and Defects
Solids: Overview
Reactions and Transformations
Diffusion and Ionic Conductivity
Phase Transformations and Reactions
Oxidation and Reduction
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties of Solids
Insulating Solids
Magnetic Solids
Electronic Conductivity in Solids
Optical Aspects of Solids
Thermal Properties of Solids
Nuclear Properties of Solids
Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions
Appendix A. Periodic Table
Appendix B. Energy Levels and Terms of Many‐Electron Atoms