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The Magic of Ceramics on Hardback by David W Richerson
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Most people would be surprised at how ceramics are used, from creating cellular phones, radio, television, and lasers to its role in medicine for cancer treatments and restoring hearing. The Magic of Ceramics introduces the nontechnical reader to the many exciting applications of ceramics, describing how ceramic material functions, while teaching key scientific concepts like atomic structure, color, and the electromagnetic spectrum. With many illustrations from corporations on the ways in which ceramics make advanced products possible, the Second Edition also addresses the newest areas in ceramics, such as nanotechnology.

Author Biography:

DAVID W. RICHERSON, MS, is a leading expert in the fieldof ceramics. He was an early pioneer in the development ofhigh-strength silicon nitride, introducing grain boundaryengineering and the use of fracture surface analysis to improvematerials. His experience spans academia and private industry aswell as his own consulting firm. Mr. Richerson currently teaches atthe University of Utah and is the Manager of Minerals for theNatural History Museum of Utah. He continues an active schedule ofoutreach, bringing science and technology to elementary and highschool students.
Release date NZ
October 19th, 2012
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Edition
2nd edition
Pages
320
Dimensions
224x287x22
ISBN-13
9780470638057
Product ID
10415031

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