Barsoum, Michel W. <br/><br/>
Fundamentals of ceramics / 
Michel W. Barsoum 
 - New York :  Taylor & Francis,  2003 
 - xviii, 603 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
 - Series in materials science and engineering .
 - Series in materials science and engineering .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/>Definition of ceramics -- Bonding in ceramics -- Structure of ceramics -- Effect of chemical forces on physical properties -- Thermodynamic and kinetic considerations -- Defects in ceramics -- Diffusion and electrical conductivity -- Phase equilibria -- Formation, structure, and properties of glasses -- Sintering and grain growth -- Mechanical properties: fast fracture -- Creep, subcritical crack growth, and fatigue -- Thermal properties -- Dielectric properties -- Magnetic and non-linear dielectric properties -- Optical properties 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780750309028 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Ceramic engineering