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Ceramic films and coatings
New Books
scribes the microstructural terminology used and how CCT diagrams are constructed. Ceramic Films and Coatings. Edited by W. E. Lee (The Institute of Materials, London, 1995), 262+ pages, $150.00 (hardcover) (available in the USA from Ashgate Publishing Co., Brookfield, VT). The 21 papers reproduced in this book are the proceedings of a meeting held at Sheffield University on December 19-20, 1994, and are manifestations of a resurgence of interest in ceramic coatings for a variety of applications. Various aspects are addressed, including coating fabrication processes, microstructural characterization, electronic and optical properties, and the use of coatings for improving resistance to wear, oxidation, and corrosion. The subject materials include alumina, titania, superconducting ceramics, and modified silicate glasses. The contributing authors are from the United Kingdom, United States, China, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, indicating the international nature of the conference.
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Plasticisers: Principles and Practice. Alan S. Wilson (The Institute of Materials, London, 1995), 316+ pages, $90.00 (hardcover) (available in the USA from Ashgate Publishing Co., Brookfield, VT). In the context of this book, the term “plasticisers” refers to those additives used to modify the end properties of synthetic polymers, thereby making them useful for a wider range of applications. The purpose of this book is to provide a concise set of information covering various interrelated issues concerning these materials, and thus a wide spectrum of subjects is covered. The nine chapters cover many aspects of plasticiser materials, including their industrial status and history; the mechanism of plasticisation; the production, properties, selection, and specifications of plasticisers; and the associated health, safety, and environmental concerns. Also provided are an appendix of manufacturers and trade names and an appendix comprising performance tables for PVC plasticisers. The book is aimed primarily at industrial users and suppliers but will also be of value to others wishing to gain an understanding of these materials.
scribes the microstructural terminology used and how CCT diagrams are constructed. Ceramic Films and Coatings. Edited by W. E. Lee (The Institute of Materials, London, 1995), 262+ pages, $150.00 (hardcover) (available in the USA from Ashgate Publishing Co., Brookfield, VT). The 21 papers reproduced in this book are the proceedings of a meeting held at Sheffield University on December 19-20, 1994, and are manifestations of a resurgence of interest in ceramic coatings for a variety of applications. Various aspects are addressed, including coating fabrication processes, microstructural characterization, electronic and optical properties, and the use of coatings for improving resistance to wear, oxidation, and corrosion. The subject materials include alumina, titania, superconducting ceramics, and modified silicate glasses. The contributing authors are from the United Kingdom, United States, China, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, indicating the international nature of the conference.
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Plasticisers: Principles and Practice. Alan S. Wilson (The Institute of Materials, London, 1995), 316+ pages, $90.00 (hardcover) (available in the USA from Ashgate Publishing Co., Brookfield, VT). In the context of this book, the term “plasticisers” refers to those additives used to modify the end properties of synthetic polymers, thereby making them useful for a wider range of applications. The purpose of this book is to provide a concise set of information covering various interrelated issues concerning these materials, and thus a wide spectrum of subjects is covered. The nine chapters cover many aspects of plasticiser materials, including their industrial status and history; the mechanism of plasticisation; the production, properties, selection, and specifications of plasticisers; and the associated health, safety, and environmental concerns. Also provided are an appendix of manufacturers and trade names and an appendix comprising performance tables for PVC plasticisers. The book is aimed primarily at industrial users and suppliers but will also be of value to others wishing to gain an understanding of these materials.