商品簡介
During his multi-decade ceramic science and engineering career, Richardson has applied his skills in various industry, education, and consulting capacities. As the first chair of the American Ceramic Society Education Committee he was instrumental in delivering numerous outreach projects to educate students and the general public about ceramic applications. Originally published as part of that outreach work, his text examines the role of ceramics in everyday life, not only in creative art forms but as they are used for a wide range of products, from glass to fiber optics, electronic and computer components, motor parts, sports equipment, and more. Updated throughout, the second edition describes advances over the past decade, including new uses of ceramics in pollution control, energy harvesting and conversion, digital electronics, medicine, and nanotechnology. The work is illustrated with full-color and b&w photographs, diagrams, tables, and charts. Oversize: 8.75x11.25". Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
DAVID W. RICHERSON, MS, is a leading expert in the field of ceramics. He was an early pioneer in the development of high-strength silicon nitride, introducing grain boundary engineering and the use of fracture surface analysis to improve materials. His experience spans academia and private industry as well as his own consulting firm. Mr. Richerson currently teaches at the University of Utah and is the Manager of Minerals for the Natural History Museum of Utah. He continues an active schedule of outreach, bringing science and technology to elementary and high school students.
目次
Preface & Acknowledgments for 1st edition
Preface and Acknowledgements for 2nd edition
Foreword for 1st edition
Foreward for 2nd edition
Introduction
Chapter 1 Our Constant Companions
Chapter 2 From Pottery to the Space Shuttle
Chapter 3 The Beauty of Ceramics
Chapter 4 Ceramics and Light
Chapter 5 Amazing Strength and Stability
Chapter 6 Ceramics and the Electronics Age
Chapter 7 Piezo Power
Chapter 8 Medical Miracles
Chapter 9 Ceramics and the Modern Automobile
Chapter 10 Heat Beaters
Chapter 11 The Hardest Materials in the Universe
Chapter 12 Energy Conservation and Conservation Efficiency
Chapter 13 From Pollution Control to Zero Pollution
Chapter 14 What’s New and What’s Coming
Conclusion
Index
