1st Edition
Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials
Discusses the Structure and Properties of Materials and How These Materials Are Used in Diverse Applications
Building on undergraduate students’ backgrounds in mathematics, science, and engineering, Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials provides the foundation needed for more advanced work in materials science. Ideal for a two-semester course, the text focuses on chemical bonding, crystal structure, mechanical properties, phase transformations, and materials processing for the first semester. The material for the second semester covers thermal, electronic, photonic, optical, and magnetic properties of materials.
Requiring no prior experience in modern physics and quantum mechanics, the book introduces quantum concepts and wave mechanics through a simple derivation of the Schrödinger equation, the electron-in-a-box problem, and the wave functions of the hydrogen atom. The author also presents a historical perspective on the development of the materials science field. He discusses the Bose–Einstein, Maxwell–Boltzmann, Planck, and Fermi–Dirac distribution functions, before moving on to the various properties and applications of materials.
With detailed derivations of important equations, this applications-oriented text examines the structure and properties of materials, such as heavy metal glasses and superconductors. It also explores recent developments in organics electronics, polymer light-emitting diodes, superconductivity, and more.
Introduction to Materials Science
What Is Materials Science?
Role of Materials in History
How Materials Are Classified
Overview of the Classes of Materials and Their Properties
Contemporary Materials Science
What Is the Future of Materials Science?
Fundamental Principles
Review of Atomic Structure
The Electron
Schrödinger Wave Equation
One Electron Approximation
Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding
What Holds Stuff Together?
Ionic Bonding
Covalent Bond
Metallic Bond
Atomic and Ionic Radii
Secondary Bonding
Other Potential Functions
Appendix: Madelung Summation
Crystals and Crystallography
What Are Crystals?
Crystal Systems and Symmetry
Structural Relationships
Interstices
Quasicrystals
The Structure of Matter
Structure of Metals
Intermetallic Compounds
Ionic Compounds
Covalent Structures
Structure of Glass
Structure of Polymers
Reciprocal Lattice and X-Ray Diffraction
Reciprocal Lattice
Diffraction Conditions
Diffraction Intensity
Methods and Uses of X-Ray Diffraction
Theory of Elasticity
Elastic Coefficients
Properties of Crystals with Cubic Symmetry
Measurement of Elastic Coefficients
Bond Energy—Elastic Coefficients Relationships
Theoretical Strength
Defects in Crystals
What Are Defects?
Point Defects
Line or One-Dimensional Defects
Two-Dimensional or Planar Defects
Volume or Three-Dimensional Defects
Diffusion
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Stress–Strain Relationships
Relationship between Lattice Type and Ductility
Strengthening Mechanisms
Creep
Fracture Mechanics
Mechanical Properties of Polymers
Composites
History of Composites
Types of Composites
Modeling the Performance of Composites
Phase Equilibria in Single Component Systems
Definition of a Phase
Solidification of Pure Systems
Solidification Process
Classical Homogeneous Nucleation Theory
Heterogeneous Nucleation
Recent Developments in Undercooling Experiments
Phase Equilibria in Multicomponent Systems
Gibbs Phase Rule
Entropy of Mixing
Heat of Mixing
Free Energy
Phase Diagram for Ideal (Isomorphic) Systems
Nonideal Systems
Alloy Solidification
Solidification of Multicomponent Systems
Directional Solidification
Zone Melting
Czochralski Method of Crystal Growth
Dendrite Formation
Casting
Sintering
Vapor Deposition
Transformation Kinetics
The Avrami Equation
Isothermal Time-Temperature Transformations
Coarsening and Ripening
Precipitation or Age Hardening
Heat-Treatable Alloy Systems
Glass Formation
Distribution Functions
Specifying the State of a System
Bose–Einstein Statistics
Fermi–Dirac Statistics
Chemical Potential and Fermi Energy
Appendix
Lattice Vibrations and Phonons
Vibrations in a Linear Homogeneous Medium
Waves on a Chain of Like Atoms
Motion of Atoms in a Diatomic Chain
Tests of the Model
Applications
Thermal Properties of Solids
Lattice Heat Capacity
Debye Model
Electronic Heat Capacity
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion
Coupled Transport Effects
Applications
Free Electrons in Metals
Drude Theory of Free Electrons in Metals
Matthiessen’s Rule
Problems with the Classical Free Electron Gas Theory
Quantum Theory of Free Electrons
Hall Effect
Wiedemann–Franz Ratio
Conductive Polymers
Band Theory of Metals
Nearly Free Electron Model
Binary Phase Diagrams for Mixed Valency Metals
Band Structure in Metals
Conductivity and the Fermi Surface
Tight Binding Approximation
Experimental Methods
Appendix
Semiconductors
The Group IV Systems
Intrinsic Semiconductors
Extrinsic Semiconductors
Hall Coefficient for Both Electrons and Holes
Conductivity of Semiconductors
Optical Properties
Semiconducting Polymers
Theory and Applications of Junctions
The p–n Junction
Applications of Diodes
Tunnel Diode and Negative Resistance
Light-Emitting Diodes
Photodiode
Transistors, Quantum Wells, and Superlattices
Transistor Theory and Applications
Field Effect Transistors
Random Access Memory
Charge Coupled Devices
Moore’s Law
Heterojunctions
Superlattices
Quantum Wires and Quantum Dots
Dielectrics and the Dielectric Function
Conductivity of Dielectrics
Polarization in Dielectrics
Dielectric Function
Ferroelectrics
Applications
Appendix: Internal Field Correction for Ionic Dielectric Function
Optical Properties of Materials
Review of Electricity and Magnetism
Optical Properties of Dielectric Materials
Optical Properties of Conductive Media
Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Basic Relationships
Origin of Magnetism
Diamagnetism
Paramagnetism
Ferromagnetism
Magnetic Domains
Magnetic Hysteresis
Magnetic Materials
Magnetic Information Storage Technology
Superconductivity
Historical Perspective
Basic Properties of Superconductors
BCS Theory
Thermodynamics of Superconductivity
London Equations
Coherence Length
Type-I and Type-II Superconductors
Flux Quantization
Critical Currents
High Temperature Superconductors
Recent Advances in Superconductivity
Applications
Index
A Summary, Bibliography, and Problems appear at the end of each chapter.
Biography
Robert J. Naumann
... varies from the majority of available course resources on materials science and engineering for undergraduate engineering students, which cover a wide range of topics that ultimately converge on engineering design. … focuses on the solid-state physics and chemistry of materials at the graduate level. …well-written …. Graduate students, primarily those specializing in electronic materials, as well as faculty and practitioners will benefit tremendously from this book. Comprehensive index … . Summing Up: Highly recommended.
– T.Z. Kattamis, University of Connecticut, writing in CHOICE Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, July 2009, Vol. 46, No.11This introductory text provides the background necessary for advanced studies in materials science by discussing the structure and properties of materials and their various applications. … The book has very good technical depth. Equations are clearly presented and problems are explained in detail to give the reader, especially those who have little background in quantum mechanics, a solid background in material science. … While the focus of this text is on the fundamental theory, many applications are presented in each chapter pertaining to the material covered in that chapter. … intended as an undergraduate course for materials science majors or for anyone interested in learning about the fundamentals of material. This text could serve as an excellent reference source for anyone who needs a basic and through understanding of fundamental material behavior.
– IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, November/December 2009 - Vol. 25, No.6