Overview

The aims of this text is to acquaint the reader with what the authors regard as the most basic characteristics of quasicrystals: structure; formation and stability; and properties - in relation with the applications of quasicrystalline materials. Quasicrystals are substances that form a family of specific structures with strange physical, chemical and mechanical properties as compared to those of metallic alloys.

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Author:   Jean-marie Dubois (Ecole Des Mines De Nancy, France) ,  Christian Janot
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 16.10cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.826kg
ISBN:  

9789810232542

ISBN 10:   9810232543
Pages:   504
Publication Date:   22 April 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Facts and data; strange and unexpected properties; structure, the new way to fill space; preparation and mass production; application to energy savings; understanding quasicrystals - what matters; the dream is not over, yet.

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