Engineering Ceramics

The 'Engineering Materials' series provides topical information on innovative structural and functional materials with applications in mechanical, civil, and medical engineering. The individual volumes are complete and comprehensive monographs which usually treat the structure, properties, manufacturing, and applications of these materials. Besides materials scientists the series is intended for engineers in research and development.
This book is a handy reference for technicians who want to understand the nature, properties and applications, of engineering ceramics. It meets the needs of those working in the ceramics industry, as well as of technicians and engineers involved in the application of ceramic materials since all of the topics covered are treated in sufficient detail and depth.