List of Symbols xvii 1. Introduction 1 2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding 19 3. The Structure of Crystalline Solids 49 4. Imperfections in Solids 97 5. Diffusion 129 6. Mechanical Properties of Metals 154 7. Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms 196 8. Failure 227 9. Phase Diagrams 271 10. Phase Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alteration of Mechanical Properties 327 11. Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys 375 12. Structures and Properties of Ceramics 435 13. Applications and Processing of Ceramics 474 14. Polymer Structures 512 15. Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers 545 16. Composites 600 17. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials 645 18. Electrical Properties 688 19. Thermal Properties 741 20. Magnetic Properties 758 21. Optical Properties 792 22. Environmental and Societal Issues in Materials Science and Engineering 822 Appendix A The International System of Units (SI) A-1 Appendix B Properties of Selected Engineering Materials A-3 Appendix C Costs and Relative Costs for Selected Engineering Materials A-32 Appendix D Repeat Unit Structures for Common Polymers A-37 Appendix E Glass Transition and Melting Temperatures for Common Polymeric Materials A-41 Glossary G-1 Answers to Selected Problems PA-1 Index I-1