This work discusses techniques for developing new engineering materials such as elastomers, plastic blends, composites, ceramics and high-temperature alloys. Instrumentation for evaluating their properties and identifying potential end uses are presented.The book is intended for materials, manufacturing, mechanical, chemical and metallurgical engineers ceramists product development specialists materials scientists and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.
Preface
Contributors
Part 1 : Structural Characterization Methods
Chapter 1 : Nuclear Methods of Materials Analysis Chapter 2 : Trace Deterioration of Molecules by Laser Two-Photon Ionization Chapter 3 : Material Characterization Using Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy Chapter 4 : Principles of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) for Structural Characterization Chapter 5 : Ion-Exclusion Chromatography Chapter 6 : Quantitative Structure-Retention Relationships and Chromatographic Determination of Hydrophobicity Chapter 7 : Applications of Micro-Raman Spectroscopy Chapter 8 : Isotope Dilution LC/MS Using A Particle Beam Interface Chapter 9 : Applications of Electron Holography Chapter 10 : Use of X-Ray Diffraction in Properties Testing Chapter 11 : Transmission Electron Microscopy of Aged GaInAsP/InP Buried Heterostructure Laser Chapter 12 : Reversed Phase HPLC : Determination of Variety Musts by SPE/RP-HPLC Analysis of Their Soluble Proteins Chapter 13 : Techniques of Thermoelectric Studies Chapter 14 : Rapid Headspace Gas Chromatographic Method Chapter 15 : Sampling and Analysis of Light Hydrocarbons in Volcanic Gases Chapter 16 : Techniques for Studying the Electrical Behavior of Chrysophenine Complexes Chapter 17 : Rietveld Refinement of Crystal Structures Using Powder X-ray Diffraction Data : A Comparative Study of Synthesized CuGa1-YInYTe2 Chapter 18 : A Microindenter for the Characterization of the Glass Transition Chapter 19 : Optical Absorption Techniques for Ceramics Characterization
Part 2 : Interface and Structural Composite Test Methods
Chapter 20 : Characterization of Fiber/Matrix Interface Strength and Fiber Strength by an Acoustic Emission Coupled Single-Fiber-Composite Techniques Chapter 21 : New Techniques for Grain Boundary Determinations Chapter 22 : Techniques for Studying Composite Interfaces Chapter 23 : Determination of Interfacial Properties of Fibrous Composites Chapter 24 : Methods for Determination of The Work-Of-Fracture of Ceramics Chapter 25 : Fracture Toughness and Strength Testing of Ceramic Composites Chapter 26 : Crack Propagation Modes in Composites Chapter 27 : Effects of Thermal Expansion Anisotropy of Coating On Thermal Stresses in Fiber/Coating Systems Chapter 28 : Characterization of Polycarbonate Toughness by Precrack Hystersis Chapter 29 : High Temperature Stress Rupture Tests for Evaluating The Durability of Ceramics Chapter 30 : Techniques for Studying Dynamics Propagation of Plastics Chapter 31 : Fatigue Crack Detection and Data Analysis
Part 3 : Properties Testing of Polymers and Composites
Chapter 32 : GPC-UV/VIS : A Powerful Tool for Polymer Analysis Chapter 33 : Acid-Base Properties of Polymers in The Solid-State Chapter 34 : Solid State NMR Investigation of Cationic Polymerized Epoxy Resins Chapter 35 : Bending Beam Technique for The Measurement of Solvent Diffusions in Polymer Containing Layered Structures Chapter 36 : Techniques for Studying The Viscous Flow Behavior of Glassy Alloys Chapter 37 : The Design, Construction, and Evaluation of A Pulse Rheometer for Reacting Foams Chapter 38 : Techniques for Tensile Properties Testing of Composites Chapter 39 : Application of Flow Birefringence to Converging Weld Flows Chapter 40 : Dynamic Analysis Technique and Applications to Polymers Chapter 41 : Non-Destructive Testing and Analysis of Rubber Materials by Computed X-Ray Tomography Scanning Chapter 42 : Principles of Adhesion Testing
Chapter 43 : Impact Performance of Thermoplastic Matrix Sheet Composites Chapter 44 : Structural Characterization of Materials Chapter 45 : Influence of Reprocessing of the Mechanical Properties of Commercial Polymers Chapter 46 : Overview of Mechanical Properties Test Methods for Injection Molding Chapter 47 : Ballistic Testing and Evaluation of Ceramic Composites Chapter 48 : Techniques for Studying Fracture Behavior Chapter 49 : Rheological Characterization of Crosslinking Chapter 50 : Glass/Phenolic Composites : Properties and Fracture Features Chapter 51 : Elongational Viscosity of Polymer Melts Chapter 52 : Effect of Alloy Modification on Tensile and Fatigue Properties of a Cast Co-Cr-Mo-Alloy Used for Surgical Implant Component Applications