Characterization of Ceramics (Material Characterization Series: Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Films)

Synopsis

Engineers and scientists who frequently deal with ceramics are unlikely to be aware of the full range of characterization techniques applicable for finding surface and microanalytical information on their materials. Characterization of Ceramics discusses areas of ceramics where surface and analytical information are important to processing and determination of properties. This unique reference presents material through case histories to illustrate the applicability of different analytical techniques to ceramics. Different techniques are compared and contrasted to give the reader sufficient basis for selecting one over another. Each chapter begins with brief background information on the topic, followed by a more extensive discussion of applications and benefits of the techniques.