Interfaces in Materials
Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Solid-Vapor, Solid-Liquid and Solid-Solid Interfaces

James M. Howe (Author)

9780471138303, Wiley

Hardback, published 7 March 1997

544 pages
24 x 16 x 3 cm, 0.964 kg

A thorough exploration of the atomic structures and properties ofthe essential engineering interfaces--an invaluable resourcefor students, teachers, and professionals

The most up-to-date, accessible guide to solid-vapor,solid-liquid, and solid-solid phase transformations, thisinnovative book contains the only unified treatment of these threecentral engineering interfaces. Employing a simple nearest-neighborbroken-bond model, Interfaces in Materials focuses on metal alloysin a straightforward approach that can be easily extended to alltypes of interfaces and materials. Enhanced with nearly 300illustrations, along with extensive references and suggestions forfurther reading, this book provides:
* A simple, cohesive approach to understanding the atomicstructure and properties of interfaces formed between solid,liquid, and vapor phases
* Self-contained discussions of each interface--allowingseparate study of each phase transformation
* A comparative look at the different interfaces, includingatomic structure and crystallography; anisotropy, roughening, andmelting; interfacial stability and segregation; continuous andledge growth models; and atomistic modeling
* An analysis of nearest-neighbor broken-bond results againstthermodynamic and kinetic descriptions of the interfaces
* Problem sets at the end of each chapter, emphasizing the keyconcepts detailed in the text

Spanning the fields of chemical, electrical and computerengineering, materials science, solid-state physics, andmicroscopy, Interfaces in Materials bridges a major gap in theliterature of surface and interface science.

INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL.

Atomic Bonding.

Regular Solution (Quasi-Chemical) Model.

SOLID-VAPOR INTERFACES.

Surface Energy.

Surface Structure.

Crystal Growth from the Vapor.

Thermodynamics of Multicomponent Systems and SurfaceSegregation.

Surface Films.

SOLID-LIQUID INTERFACES.

Liquids.

Interfacial Structure and Energy.

Crystal Growth from the Liquid.

Solute Partitioning and Morphological Stability.

SOLID-SOLID INTERFACES.

Introduction to Solid-Solid Interfaces.

Structure and Energy of Homophase Interfaces.

Structure and Energy of Heterophase Interfaces.

Growth of Solid-Solid Heterophase Interfaces.

Morphological Stability and Segregation.

References and Additional Reading.

Appendices.

Index.

Subject Areas: Mechanical engineering & materials [TG]