Concise Encyclopedia of Materials Characterization

To use materials effectively, their composition, physical and mechanical characteristics, and microstructure must be accurately determined. The second edition of Concise Encyclopedia of Materials Characterization covers the wide range of characterization techniques necessary to achieve this. With over 130 articles taken from the award-winning Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, containing revisions and updates not available in the original set, this concise encyclopedia is an ideal quick reference for materials scientists, chemists and engineers. Extensive topical coverage, from traditional methods to the very latest in researchIncludes ScienceDirect updates and revisions not available in the original Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and TechnologyOver 500 illustrations, extensive cross-referencing, and a detailed index