Sintering Densification, Grain Growth And Microstructure

Sintering is the process of forming materials and components from a powder under the action of thermal energy. It is an essential technique in the manufacture of ceramics and specialist metals. This book provides a complete grounding in the principles of sintering, microstructure and the processes of densification and grain growth. * Delivering unrivalled depth of coverage on the basis of sintering science, including thermodynamics and polycrystalline microstructure * Unique in its balanced coverage of the three key sintering elements - densification, grain growth and microstructure * A key reference for students and engineers in materials science and engineering, accompanied by examination questions and selected solutions Allied to the study of material microstructure, sintering is an important topic for those studying materials processing and materials properties. As well as being central to many industrial operations, a detailed understanding of sintering is also required to cotnrol the properties of sintered materials. Comprehensive and accessible, Sintering makes the subject attractive to students and professional engineers by minimising presentation of experimental data while developing a detailed understanding of the basis and practical processes of sintering.Kang, Suk-Joong L. is the author of 'Sintering Densification, Grain Growth And Microstructure', published 2005 under ISBN 9780750663854 and ISBN 0750663855.