Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering — Chapter Summaries

Book cover for Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction Explore the essential concepts, structures, and engineering applications that shape the field of materials science with these chapter-by-chapter summaries of Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction by William D. Callister, Jr. and David G. Rethwisch. Perfect for engineering students, instructors, or lifelong learners, these concise academic guides will help you master topics from atomic structure and crystal lattices to polymers, composites, corrosion, sustainability, and more.

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