A Guide to Materials Characterization and Chemical Analysis / Edition 2

by John P. Sibilia

Overview

Written both for the novice and for the experienced scientist, this miniature encyclopedia concisely describes over one hundred materials methodologies, including evaluation, chemical analysis, and physical testing techniques. Each technique is presented in terms of its use, sample requirements, and the engineering principles behind its methodology. Real life industrial and academic applications are also described to give the reader an understanding of the significance and utilization of technique. There is also a discussion of the limitations of each technique.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471186335
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/17/1996
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	6.38(w) x 9.53(h) x 1.05(d)

About the Author

John P. Sibilia is the author of A Guide to Materials Characterization and Chemical Analysis, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

From the Contents:
Introduction/
Molecular Spectroscopy/
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/
Mass Spectrometry/
Separation Techniques/
Elemental and Chemical Analysis/
X-Ray Analysis/
Microscopy/
Image Analysis/
Surface Analysis/
Thermal Analysis/
Rheology and Molecular Weight of Polymers/
Physical Properties of Particles and Polymers/
Physical Testing/
Scientific Computation.

Editorial Reviews

On applications, limitations, and some general references of the respective techniques. For novice or student. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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