Books in the Pergamon Materials Series series

Covers the achievements in the field of Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry, called CALPHAD (acronym for Computer CALculation of PHAse Diagrams). This title combines discussions of the underlying physical principles of the CALPHAD method with descriptions of their application to real complex multi-component materials.

Intends to bring together scientific understanding of wetting behaviour that has been gained from theoretical models and quantitative experimental observations. This book considers materials such as liquid metals or inorganic glasses in contact with solid metals or ceramics at temperatures of 200-2000oC.

Focuses on three sub-groups of structural biological materials: hard tissue engineering, focussing on cortical bone; soft tissue engineering; and, fibrous materials, particularly engineering with silk fibers. This book explores the fundamental relationship between structure and properties, and certain aspects of design and engineering.

Covers both physical metallurgy and metals processing. This book also covers the microstructural science base of the subject, including the microstructure determined mechanical properties of metals. It deals with the current mechanical technology of plastic forming of metals.

Develops key theoretical models for nucleation. This book intends to enable the reader, when faced with a phenomenon in which nucleation appears to play a role, to determine whether nucleation is indeed important and to develop a quantitative and predictive description of the nucleation behavior.

Techniques of solid state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy are constantly being extended to a more diverse range of materials. This book provides answers to the most common questions about the theory and practice of NMR asked by novices. It is useful for NMR users at various levels of expertise.

To make improvements in properties of materials such that they are stronger, and capable of use at high temperatures, can be achieved by processing the materials under far-from-equilibrium (or non-equilibrium) conditions. This work describes the principles, processing techniques, special features of the materials produced, and their applications.

Contains data from a range of techniques, including synchrotron radiation X-ray topography that provide safer and surer methods of identifying deformation mechanisms. This book also informs the direction of research in intermediate and high temperature processes by providing original treatment of dislocation climb.

Provides guidance on the appropriate techniques of local chemical analysis at the local level, down to the atomic scale. This book makes comparisons between various techniques in terms of the nature of the probe employed, and includes a table of acronyms.