Particulate Composites: Fundamentals and Applications

by Randall M. German

Definitions, Sense of Field, Diversity, Applications, Systems.- Background Key Phrases.- Analysis Testing Approaches, Instruments, Data Types, Standards, Data Treatments, Errors, Typical Results.- Property Properties, Porosity, Ratio Rules, Connectivity, Calculations, Simulations.- Candidates, Common Phases, Why Used Frequently, Contrast, Compare, Monolithic Options, Maps, Reactions, Solubility, Thermodynamics.- Particles, Size, Shape, Ratio, Agglomeration, Dispersion, Homogeneity, Coating, Mixing, Packing.- Options, Decision Tree, Shaping Approaches, Densification, Models, Interplay of Powder Size, Composition, Pressure, Temperature, Time.- Microstructures and Interfaces, Grain Size, Shape, Spacing, Connectivity, Wetting, Dihedral Angle, Coarsening, Property Degradations, Defects.- Constituents, Combinations, Components, Particles, Fabrication, Properties, Costs, Quality Requirements, Specifications, Inspection, Acceptance.- Search Range, Materials, Compositions, Selection, Fabrication, Microstructure, Interface, Costs, Demonstrations.- Requirements, Size, Shape, Quantity, Quality, Properties, Costs.- Trends, Designs, Applications, Modeling Approaches, Materials, Raw Ingredients, Cost Factors, Opportunities.

456 pages, Paperback

Published June 17, 2016