List of Symbols xvii -- Introduction -- Atomic structure and interatomic bonding -- The structure of crystalline solids -- Imperfections in solids -- Diffusion -- Mechanical properties of metals -- Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms -- Failure -- Phase diagrams -- Phase transformations: development of microstructure and alteration of mechanical properties -- Applications and processing of metal alloys -- Structures and properties of ceramics -- -- Applications and processing of ceramics -- Polymer structures -- Characteristics, applications, and processing of polymers -- Composites -- Corrosion and degradation of materials -- Electrical properties -- Thermal properties -- Magnetic properties -- Optical properties -- Environmental and societal issues in materials science and engineering -- Appendix A: The international system of units (SI) A-1 -- Appendix B: Properties of selected engineering materials A-3 -- Appendix C: Costs and relative costs for selected engineering materials A-32 -- Appendix D: Repeat unit structures for common polymers A-37 -- Appendix E: Glass transition and melting temperatures for common polymeric materials A-41 -- Glossary G-1 -- Answers to selected problems PA-1 -- Index I-1