NBS SPECIAL PUBLICATION 396-2

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / National Bureau of Standards

Critical Surveys of

Data Sources:

Ceramics
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Critical Surveys of Data Sources:

Ceramics

Dorthea M. Johnson and James F. Lynch

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Foreword

The National Standard Reference Data System was established in 1%3 for the purpose of promoting

e critical evaluation and dissemination of numerical data of the physical sciences. The program is ordinated by the Office of Standard Reference Data of the National Bureau of Standards but involves the

orts of many groups in universities, government laboratories, and private industry. The primary aim of program is to provide compilations of critically evaluated physical and chemical property data. These

jles are published in the Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data, in the NSRDS-NBS series of

!e National Bureau of Standards, and through other appropriate channels.

I The properties of commercial materials have thus far received very limited coverage in the NSRDS

jogram. However, many other groups select and compile data on the properties of such materials for

|rious purposes using different criteria of selection. Thus, identifying the best data source for a given

i.rpose requires something much more detailed than ordinary bibliographic guides.

I This series is designed to provide such guides to data covering selected areas of materials and

operties. The first survey covered mechanical properties of metals. This second survey relates to sources

|r properties of ceramics. Other properties of metals and various properties of other materials will be

1 vered bv succeeding surveys. In each case, we will seek guidance from specialists with emphasis on those

jvolved in the production and use of important commercial materials. The assistance for this ceramics

rvev was provided by a special task force organized by the American Ceramic Society. The assistance of

e individuals listed below and the encouragement and support of the American Ceramic Society are

latefully acknowledged.

j David R. Lide, Jr., Chief

Office of Standard Reference Data

\e task force of the American Ceramic Society which reviewed the coverage and contents of this survey

eluded:

I B. H. Baker, Refractories & Electrodes Division, Research & Technology Department, Armco Steel

jl Corporation.

G. Goodman. Corporate Applied Research Group, Globe-Linion, Inc.

j R. \ . Harrington and C. G. Ruderer. Technical Center, FERRO Corporation.

W. G. Lawrence, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University.

J. 0. Bookmver and E. L. Swarts, Glass Research Center, PPG Industries, Inc.

J. C. Wurst, Research Institute, University of Dayton.

[ The assistance of the following personnel of Battelle Columbus Laboratories is recognized for their

jpport in the identification, selection and editing of the contents of the Directory:

Mrs. E. R. Smith, Information Scientist Metals and Ceramics Information Center.

j Winston H. Duckworth, Research Leader,

! Ceramic Materials Section.

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CONTENTS

Foreword iii Introduction vii

Source HANDBOOKS AND TECHNICAL COMPILATIONS

No.

1. Thermophysioal Properties of Matter

IFI/Plenum Data Corporation 2

2. High Temperature Materials, No. 1 Materials Index

IFI/Plenum Data Corporation 3

3. High Temperature Materials, No. 2 Properties Index

IFI/Plenum Data Corporation 4

4. The Oxide Handbook

IFI/Plenum Data Corporation 5

5. Thermodynamic Properties of 65 Elements—Their Oxides, Halides,

Carbides, and Nitrides

Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office , 5

6. Handbook of the Optical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of

Six Polycrystalline Dielectric Materials

National Technical Information Science, U.S. Department of Commerce 6

7. Selected Values of Chemical Thermodynamic Properties

U.S. Government Printing Office 7

8. Engineering Properties of Selected Ceramic Materials

American Ceramic Society 8

9. High-Temperature Materials and Technology

John Wiley & Sons, Inc 9

10. Phase Diagrams for Ceramists,

American Ceramic Society 10

11. Compendium of Phase Diagram Data

National Technical Information Center, U.S. Department of Commerce 11 12. Glass Engineering Handbook

McGraw-Hill Book Company 12 13. The Properties of Glass

Reinhold Publishing Corporation 13 14. Handbook of Materials and Processes for Electronics

McGraw-Hill Book Company 13 15. Engineering Materials Handbook

McGraw-Hill Book Companv ., 14

16. Carbon and Graphite Handbook

Interscience Publishers. Division of John Wiley & Sons 15

17. Alumina As A Ceramic Material

American Ceramic Society 16 18. Refractories (4th Edition)

McGraw-Hill Book Company IB 19. Refractories —Production and Properties

The Iron and Steel Institute, England 19 20. Cermets

Reinhold Publishing Corporation 20

21. Cemented Carbides

The Macmillan Company 20

22. Refractory Hard Metals, Borides —Carbides —Nitrides —Silicides

The Macmillian Company 21

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Source INFORMATION CENTERS

No.

23. Cryogenic Data Center Page National Bureau of Standards 24

24. Crystal Data Center

National Bureau of Standards 24

25. Electronic Properties Information Center

Purdue L niversit\ 25

26. Metals and Ceramics Information Center

Battelle Columbus Laboratories 26

27. Phase Diagrams for Ceramists

National Bureau of Standards 27 28. Rare-Earth Information Center

Iowa State University 28

29. Superconductive Materials Data Center

General Electric Research and Development Center 29

30. Thermophysical Properties Research Center

Purdue University -^0

SOCIETIES/TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND INSTITUTES

31. American Ceramic Society, Inc 34

32. American Society for Testing and Materials 35

3.3. Brick Institute of America 36

34. National Clay Pipe Institute 37

3,5. Porcelain Enamel Institute, Inc 38

36. The Refractories Institute 39

37. Refractories Research Center 40

APPENDIX

Supplemental References 42

Materials Index 44

Properties Index 45

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Critical Surveys of Data Sources:

Ceramics

Dorthea M. Johnson and James F. Lynch

A directory was compiled for selected sources of property data of ceramics, glasses, carbon/graphite

and composite materials containing a ceramic component. Included is an assessment of the scope, assets and deficiencies of the most prominent sources. These include handbooks, technical compilations,

information/data centers, technical societies, and trade associations or institutes. The directory is indexed

bv materials and properties.

Key words: Carbon (graphite); ceramics; composites; data sources; glasses; properties.

Introduction

A survey of available information sources was undertaken with the objective of providing a directory of selected sources of property data for ceramics, glasses, carbon (graphite), and composite materials containing a ceramic

component. The properties covered include those of interest to both materials scientists and ceramic engineers, with

emphasis on reliable engineering data. Reflecting the primarv uses of these materials, there is considerable emphasis on mechanical, thermal, electrical, dielectric, and certain thermodynamic and chemical properties. The survey mcluded an assessment of the scope, assets, and deticiencies of the most prominent data sources. The sources which were considered for the directory included: handbooks and databooks. technical books,

information and data centers, technical societies and trade associations. Brochures and data sheets from material producers were not included because of their limited availability and the number and variety of organizations that would be represented.

Although a variety of each of the sources were identified, no one source provided a comprehensive coverage of property data for all of the material classes of interest, i.e., ceramics, glass, carbon, or composites. In most cases, the sources related to a specific class of material as well as a specific area of application for materials within the

classification. Consequently, the directory is a compilation of selected reference sources which are considered to provide reliable property data for the materials of interest. The initial selection and descriptions of sources made bv the authors was reviewed bv an ad hoc committee of the American Ceramics Society, which also reviewed the descriptions of the sources finally included. Some additional sources considered but not deemed to warrant a full description are included in a list of supplemental references. The selected sources are arranged in the directory as documents and facilities. The specific sources in each group are arranged in convenient but arbitrary subgroups as set forth in the Contents. An appendix section includes a listing of supplemental sources, a materials index, and a properties index. Although the indices may not be all inclusive, the properties are comprehensive while the materials are covered more broadly by class or application. In general, the directory should be a useful tool to determine:

(1) What significant properties are generally available on important materials.

(2) What materials have property data, particularly the mechanical properties, that may be considered standard

reference values.

(3) Where properties are deficient.

(4) What existant compilations might afford the best base for building standard reference data.

To keep the length (and cost) of the survey within reasonable bounds, it was not possible to include more than a fraction of the sources considered. It is believed that the most important sources have been included, and that they cover most of the data available. However, new sources appear each year, and valuable but obscure sources mav have

been missed. It is therefore hoped that readers and users of this survey will bring errors and significant ommissions to the attention of the authors or of the Office of Standard Reference Data.

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Handbook and

Technical Compilations

(Sources 1-22)
Source 1. Thermophysical Properties of Matter.

Y. S. Touloukian, R. W. Powell, C. Y. Ho and P. G. Klemens, Thermophysical Properties Research Center (TPRC), Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906.

Publisher/Date/Cost: IFI/Plenum Data Corporation, 227 West 17th Street, New York, New York

1001 1/1972/$595 per set or can be purchased by individual volume.

Description: The above encompasses 13 independent volumes of a TPRC Data Series on thermophysical properties

of solid, liquid and gaseous materials. The series includes:

Subset Cost Thermal Conductivity Volumes 1, 2, 3, $18S.00

Specific Heat Volumes 4, 5, 6 155.00 Thermal Radiation Properties Volumes 7, 8, 9 235.00

Thermal Diffusivitv Volume 10 .50.00 V iscositv Volume 11 .50.00 Thermal Expansion Volumes 12, 13 120.00

Of these. Volumes 2, 5, 8, 10, and 13 include ceramic materials. Each volume comprises three sections: (1) text, (2) numerical data with source references, and (3) a material index. The coverage of the specific thermophvsical properties in the Data Series constitutes the most comprehensive and

authoritative collection of numerical data of its kind for science and technologv. In spite of the wealth of data reported

in the Series, it is recognized that all volumes are not of the same degree of completeness. However, as additional data are processed at TPRC on a continuing basis, subsequent editions will become increasingly more complete and upto-date.

Scope:

Materials: A detailed listing of the various ceramic materials covered in the Series would be too long to reproduce.

In general, the classes of ceramic materials include: carbons/graphites, oxides and oxide compounds, svstems of oxide mixtures, nonoxide compounds, and svstems of mixtures of oxides.

Properties: As indicated above, the property data include thermal conductivitv, specific heat, thermal radiative properties (emittance, reflectance, absorptance, transmittance), thermal diffusivitv, and thermal expansion. Data and information on test specimens for each material are generally presented in 3 sections; Original Data Plot, Specification Table, and Data Table.

References: The number of selected literature references cited for the volumes associated with nonmetallic solids are indicated below:

Number

Volume Properties References

2 Thermal Conductivity 598

5 Specific Heat 457

8 Thermal Radiative Properties 455

10 Thermal Diffusivity 315

13 Thermal Expansion *

'See Remarks below. Remarks: This is an extremelv comprehensive collection of property data. For a significant number of cases, though

at present a minority, the data have been critically evaluated and best values recommended. This detailed evaluation is continuing, and future editions are expected to contain an increasing fraction of fully evaluated data. Unfortunately, in the preparation of this Directory, volumes 11, 12, and 13 were not available for review because

publication has not been completed for the Data Series.

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Source 2. High Temperature Materials, No. 1, Materials Index.

Peter T. B. Shaffer.

Publisher/Dale/Cost: IFI/Plenum Data Corporation, 227 West 17th Street, New York, New York

10011/1964/Out-of-print.

Description: This handbook was originally published in 1963 by the Carborundum Companv under the title of "Properties of High Temperature Materials" and subsequently published by Plenum Press as Volume No. 1 of a planned series of data collections. This volume contains data on the properties of more than 520 different high

temperature materials. The handbook is composed of 8 chapters of data for the classes of materials covered and 3 appendices including

numerical listing of references, alphabetical listing by author and a listing of units and conversion factors. Property data for each material is placed on a separate page or pages to permit the reader to add new data as it becomes available.

Scope:

Materials: The author's selection of specific compounds or elements appears to be based on a melting point or decomposition temperature of 1000 °C and higher.

Borides

Carbides

Elements

Mixed carbides

Mixed oxides

Nitrides Oxides

Silicides

Properties:

General

Chemical

-Boiling point

Evaporation rate Melting point

-Reactive and temperature

limit of usefulness

Synthesis

Theoretical analysis

Electrical —Critical field Critical temperature

Dielectric constant

Dissipation factor Magnetic susceptibility

Mechanical

Nuclear

Optical

-Creep rate

Elastic moduli

Hardness

Pycnometric density

Vapor pressure X-ray density

Resistivity

Temperature coefficient of

resistivity

Thermal EMF

Thermionic work function

Poisson's ratio Strength

-Thermal neutron capture cross section and radiation damage.

-Color Form

Optical sign

Refractive index
Structure —Crystallographic description

Thermal —Conductivity Specific heat Expansion Thermodynamic constants

References: The data are taken directlv from 698 references represented bv open hterature and U.S. Government

report literature through 1962 with most of the referencing in the period of 1940 to 1960. The author did not attempt

to cite original references.

Remarks: The document is a compilation of data and references which the author collected during several years of work in the high-temperature material field. The handbook covers only those data which were at the author's disposal

and did not involve any specific literature searches for the sake of this data compilation.

Source 3. High Temperature Materials, No. 2, Properties Index.

G. V. Samsonov.

Publisher/Date/Cosl: IFI/Plenum Data Corporation, 227 West 17th Street, New York, New York 10011/

I964/0ut-of-print.

Description: A databook of phvsical. thermal, mechanical and chemical properties of over 600 different refractory

compounds, not including oxide compounds. The original edition which was entitled "Refractory Compounds

Reference Book on Their Properties and Uses," was published in Moscow in 1962 and was updated to June 1963 by

Samsonov and associates of the Institute of Powder Metallurgy and Special Allovs of the L kranian Academy of Sciences, Kiev, prior to translation in English and republication by Plenum in 1964.

Scope:

Materials:

Borides Nitrides

Carbides Phosphides

Intermetallic compounds Sulfides

Properties:

Chemical Optical

Crvstallographv Phase equilibrium of binary

Electrical systems

Magnetic Thermal

Mechanical

References: The data were obtained from 1337 world-wide literature references up to June 1963 with approximately

half of all the referencing later than 1956.

Remarks: The databook is a well organized compilation of systematically classified property data.

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Source 4. The Oxide Handbook.

G. V. Samsonov, Institute of Problems In Materials Science, Academy of Sciences of the Ukranian SSR, Kiev,

USSR.

Publisher/Dale/Cost: IFI/Plenum Data Corporation, 227 West 17th Street, New York. New York

10011/1973/$39.50.

Description: A convenient reference on the physicochemical properties of all known oxides, with svsfematicallv tabulated data from 755 literature sources. The original Russian edition, which was authored by C. N. Turton and T. I. Turton and published by Metallurgya Press in Moscow in 1969, was subsequently revised, corrected and expanded bv

Samsonov.

Scope:

Materials:

Binarv oxides

Properties:

Catalytic

Chemical

Crystal

Density

Electrical High temperature

compatibility

References: The 455 data references rei

Magnetic

Mechanical

Nuclear

Optical

Phase equilibria

Thermal

Thermodynamic

iresents world-wide literature from 1920 to 1970.

Remarks: The property values given are those the authors consider most reliable based on statistical estimates of

available data. Questionable values are flagged.

Source 5. Thermodynamic Properties of 65 Elements —Their Oxides, Halides.

Carbides, and Nitrides.

C. E. Wicks and F. E. Block, Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of Interior.

Publisher/Date/Cost: U.S. Government Printing Office edition out of print. Available from National Technical

Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22151 as PB 196-654 costing $6.25.

Description: This bulletin was prepared by the U.S. Bureau of Mines to encourage the application of thermodynamics in the metallurgical field of extractive processing and the development of new or modified processes. A survey of literature published through 1959 permitted assembly of all accepted measured and estimated

thermodynamic values for 65 common elements and their respective oxides, halides, carbides and nitrides. An effort was made to differentiate between established and estimated values.

Scope: The data are presented in three separate forms:

(1) Tables of heat content, heat of formation, and free energy of formation at various temperatures as well as values for phase changes.

(2) Equations relating the variation of the thermodynamic functions with temperature.

(3) Graphical plots of the variation of free energy of formation with temperature.

References: The document contains 141 literature references with the majority of references having publication

dates in the 19.50's. Remarks: Supplemental data are given in reference source 7.

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Source 6. Handbook of the Optical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Six

Polycrystalline Dieh^ctric Materials.

D. P. De\^ itt. Thermophvsical Properties Research Center, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana.

Publisher/Date/Cosl: This handhook is onlv available, as reproduced copy, from the National Terhniral

Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22151/Accession Number N72-

33713/1972/$14.50.

Description: This compilation results from work conducted for NASA/AMES to provide an authoritative handbook

on design data for six polvcrvstalline dielectric ceramics. The compilation includes evaluated data through 1972 and

recommended curves of property values.

S<M)pe:

Materials:

Aluminum oxide (Alj() ') (llalcium fluoride (CaF^j)

Magnesium fluoride (MgFj

Magnesium oxide (MgO)

Silicon dioxide (Si02)

Titanium oxide (TiOs)

Optical Properties:

Absorptance

Absorption

Emittance

Reflectance

Refractive index

Scattering coefficient Transmittance

Thermal Properties:

Conductivity

Diffusivitv

IVlechanical Properties:

Poisson s ratio Ultimate strength

Young's modulus

Linear expansion

Specific heat

Refeirences: None given

Remarks: This handbook covers optical, thermal and some mechanical properties for four oxide and two fluoride ceramics. It is a comprehensive compilation of available data. In manv cases, however, property values are considered

onlv provisional because of lack of good supportive information on the materials and test condition^.

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Source 7. Selected Values of Chemical Thermodynamic Properties.

Institute for Basic Standards, National Bureau of Standards, U.S. Department of Commerce.

Pubiisher/Date/Cost: Available only from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,

ashington, D.C. 20402/dates, costs and order numbers given below.

Description: Under the above title a series of publications, NBS Technical Notes 270-3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, provide a revision of National Bureau of Standards Circular 500 (same title). The revised publications contain values of the thermodvnamic properties of essentially pure substances in their standard state. The series of Technical Notes are published according to the standard order of arrangement of the elements and their compounds based on the periodic

classification of the elements as indicated below.

Publication Date of Issue El

NBS/TN 270-3 January 1968 1-34 NBS/TN 270-4 May 1969 34-53

NBS/TN 270-5 March 1971 54-61 NBS/TN 270-6 November 1971 92-97

NBS/TN 270-7 April 1973 62-76

Coverage Cost, S SD Order No.

(Rare Earths)

1.25 C13.46:270-3

1.25 C13.46:270-4

.55 C13.46:270-5

1.25 C13.46:270-6

1.25 C13.46:270-7

Properties: The tables contain values, where known, of the enthalpy, entropv and heat capacitv at 298 K and the enthalpy of formation at 0 K. All of the values given in the tables have been calculated from the original articles using consistent values for subsidiary and ancillary quantities. The original data were corrected, where possible, for differences in energv units, molecular weights, temperature scales, etc.

References: The data in these Technical Notes are not referenced.

Remarks: A comprehensive listing of thermodynamic property data for a broad spectrum of materials is contained in this document.

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Source 8. Engineering Properties of Selected Ceramic Materials.

J. F. Lvnch, C. G. Ruderer, W. H. Duckworth, Battelle Memorial Institute.

Publisher/Date/Cost: The document was pubhshed by the American Ceramic Society, Inc., 65 Ceramic Drive,

Columbus, Ohio 43214/1966/Out-of-print.

Description: A selective compilation of engineering propertv data on 485 refractory ceramics. Excluded are glasses,

carbons, graphite and ceramic materials with melting points below 1100 °C (2000 °F). The propertv data are those

pertinent to structural engineering. The data are organized to permit comparison and selection of materials as well as

to provide details on each specific material. Easy-to-consult charts and tables present most of the data.

Scope:

Materials:

Borides

Carbides

Intermetallic compounds

Miscellaneous metalloid

compounds

Mixed oxides

Nitrides Selected metalloid elements

Silicides Single oxides

Sulfides

Properties:

Physical —Crystal structure Melting or decomposition

temperature

Theoretical density

Thermal —Conductivitv

Linear expansion

Specific heat

Mechanical —Creep Hardness

Elastic moduli Strength

Other —Oxidation and corrosion resistance Resistance to thermal stress

References: There are 1026 references listed both numericallv and bv author. The references represent world-wide

literature up to 1965.

Remarks: The propertv data given are, in most cases, qualified by information that characterizes the materials and

test conditions.

A revised and updated edition of this databook is expected to be published bv the Metals and Ceramics Information Center (see Source No. 26) in 1975 or 1976.

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Source 9. High-Temperature Materials and Technology.

Edited by I. E. Campbell and E. M. Sherwood

Publisher/Date/Cost: John Wiley & Sons, Inc./1967/$36.75.

Description: The title of this document indicates its general content. The materials relate to the new breed of materials for high temperature (above 800 °C or 1500 °F) applications and the technology relates primarily to the major investigative techniques used in high temperature studies. The publication is a part of the Electrochemical

Society Series and was compiled by 35 knowledgeable contributors. Although considerable attention is devoted to high

temperature chemistry, a comprehensive review is provided on material properties, test methods, and measurement

techniques.

Scope:

Materials:

Borides

Carbides

Carbon

Cermets

Composites

Fireclay refractories Glass Graphite

Halides

Hydrides

Intermetallic compounds

Metalloids

Nitrides

Oxides

Silicides Sulfides

Properties:

Mechanical — Abrasion resistance Bend strength

Brittleness Creep

Fatigue

Hardness

Impact

Modulus of elasticity Plastic deformation

Stress rupture strength

Tensile properties

Tensile strength

Yield strength

Th« d — Emissivity Heat capacity Heat of fusion

Melting points

Specific heat

Thermal conductivity

Thermal diffusivity

Thermal expansion

Thermal shock

Vapor pressure

Chemical —Chemical resistance

Chemical stability Heat of formation

Electrical — Electrical conductivity

Electrical resistivity

Photoelectric effects

Optical — Brightness

Interference

Radiance

Reflectance

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Magnetic — Magnetic susceptibility

Nuclear —Thermal neutron capture cross

section

Reference Sources: The authors have provided a total of 2410 references for high temperature materials and

technology. A categorical breakdown includes:

Section Number of References

High temperature chemistry 538

Materials 1021

Methods 408

Measurements 443

Remarks: This document is accepted as a good reference source on properties and investigative techniques for the advanced refractory metals and ceramics. It supplements its predecessor. High Temperature Technology, I. E. (Campbell, John Wilev & Sons, Inc. (1956).

Source 10. Phase Diagrams for Ceramists.

E. M. Levin, C. R. Robbins, H. F. McMurdie, National Bureau of Standards.

Publisher/Dale/Cost: The two latest editions have been published bv and are available onlv from the American

Ceramic Society, 65 Ceramic Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43214. The 1964 Revision is priced at $18.00 and the 1969

Supplement is $30.00.

Description: The compilation of phase diagrams is a concurrent activity of the Inorganic Materials Division. National Bureau of Standards and the .\merican Ceramic Societv. Eight editions of phase diagrams have been

published bv the American Ceramic Societv since 1933. The publications have attained wide acceptance as primarv

reference sources for phase equilibria diagrams of importance in ceramic science and technology.

The 1964 revised edition contains 2066 phase diagrams primarily of 1-2-3 component systems as well as some

systems containing more than three components. The 1969 supplement contains 2083 additional phase diagrams for oxide, salt, and sulfide systems. A special effort has been made to complete the coverage of salt svstemsand to include

hydrothermal and pressure diagrams.

Scope: Diagrams reflect phase equilibria as a function of temperature, pressure and/ composition. The majority of the diagrams are for oxide systems.

Cyanides

Halides

Halides containing other

substances

Metal Oxides

Metal-oxygen

Oxygen-containing radicals Sulfides

Systems containing water

References: These compilations reflect phase diagram data from world-wide literature and other sources. In general,

when several diagrams exist for identical regions of a given system, onlv the best diagram (in the opinion of the compilers) has been included. However, in a few cases involving selected systems, several diagrams representative of current interpretation have been included. In other cases, composite diagrams have been constructed from the work of several investigators.

Remarks: These publications are considered to be primarv reference sources of phase equilibria data for conventional

ceramic material systems. See Source No. 11 for phase diagrams on more sophisticated ceramics, e.g.. borides. carbides, nitrides, etc.

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Source 11. Compendium of Phase Diagram Data.

E. Rudv.

Publisher/Date/Cost: This document had an original publication of only 1000 copies, it is available onlv from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22151. It was published in 1969,

identification number AD689843, costing $2.25 per copy, (microfiche only available).

Description: This document contains a summary of the phase diagram work conducted under contracts with the L .S. Air Force Materials Laboratory during the period of January 1964 through April 1969. The systems studied include

binary transitional metal systems, binary and ternary systems of refractory transition metals with carbon, boron,

silicon, and nitrogen, as well as selected concentration-temperature sections of higher order systems involving the same elements. The phase diagram work was conducted at Aerojet-General Corporation under the direction of Dr. E. Rudy as principal investigator and Professor Dr. H. Nowotny, University of Vienna, as consultant. The document

contains phase diagrams of 59 high-temperature ceramic systems which are the results of Rudy's work plus

confirmation or corrections of previous investigators.

Scope: The specific systems covered include:

(1) Binary Transition Metal-Carbon Systems: Ti-C, Zr-C, Hf-C, V-C, Nb-C, Ta-C, Cr-C, Mo-C, W-C.

(2) Binarv Transition Metal-Boron Systems: Ti-B, Zr-B, Hf-B, V-B, Nb-B, Ta-B, Mo-B, W-B.

(3) Binarv Transition Metal-Silicon Systems: Zr-Si, Hf-Si.

(4) Ternary Transition Metal-Carbon Systems: Ti-Zr-C, Ti-Hf-C,Ti- V-C, Ti-Nb-C, Ti-Ta-C. Ti-Mo-C. Zr-Hf-C. Zr- Ta-C, Hf-Ta-C. V-Nb-C. Nb-Ta-C, Nb-Mo-C, Nb-W-C,Ta-Mo-C. Ta-W-C.

(5) Partial, Quaternary Metal-CarbonSystems: Ta2C-V2C-Mo2C, Ta2C-V2C-W2C,Ta2C-Nb2C-Mo2C, Ta2C-Nb2CWoC.

(6) Ternary Transition Metal-Silicon-Carbon Systems: Ti-Si-C, Zr-Si-C, Hf-Si-C, Nb-Si-C, W-Si-C.

(7) Ternary Transition Metal-Silicon-Boron Systems: Hf-Si-B.

(8) Ternary Transition Metal-Boron Systems: Ti-Zr-B, Ti-Hf-B, Zr-Hf-B, Zr-W-B, Hf-Mo-B. Hf-W-B. Zr-Nb-B.

Zr-Ta-B, Hf-Nb-B, Hf-Ta-B.

(9) Ternary Transition Metal-Boron-Carbon Systems: Ti-B-C, Zr-B-C, Hf-B-C, W-B-C.

(10) Ternary Transition Metal-Nitrogen System: Hf-Ta-N.

In general, each system is presented as ( 1 ) constitution diagram, (2) isothermal ''^'"^•ons. (3) lattice parameters, and

(4) melting temperatures.

References: The basic information on phase studies conducted by Rudy, et al., are presented in 44 technical reports

prepared under Air-Force contracts and are available from the Defense Documentation Center. Each of these volume^

is listed in this Compendium. Rudv also employed known reference sources to supplement his original •studio.

Remarks: This is the onlv known, single-source, compilation of phase diagrams for the particular high temperature

materials systems indicated above.

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Source 12. Glass Engineering Handbook

E. B. Shand.

Publisher/Date/Cost: McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, New York/1958/$19.50.

Description: This second edition is a handbook on the composition, manufacture, properties, and applications of

glass as an engineering material. Practical data are provided to meet needs created by increased engineering and

industrial applications of glass. Properties of glass have been correlated with a group of compositions widelv used for general and special purposes. The units are not consistent throughout the document but have been varied to conform

with engineering practice in different areas.

Scope:

Materials: Because of the numerous compositions of glasses, the materials coverage is best related to the following

applications:

Glass containers

High (optical) and

gage glasses

Illumination electronic

circuit components

Laboratory ware and

thermometers

Properties: Values ave given for:

Chemical resistant glasses

Electric lamps and

electron tubes

Fibers

Flat glass

."Absorption

Birefringence

Chemical resistance

Coefficient of friction Density

Dielectric constant

Dielectric loss Dielectric strength

Elasticity

Emissivitv

Expansion

Hardness

Radiation effects Reflection

Refraction

Strength

Surface conductivity

Surface heat Thermal conductivity and

diffusivity

Transmission

Viscosity

Volume conductivity

References: Chapter 2 which relates specifically to properties of glasses is supported by 101 literature references. However, other property data and supporting references are included in various sections of the book.

Remarks: .\lthough property data are scattered throughout the contents of thisdocument, it should be considered as one of the primary reference sources of general property data for glasses.

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Source 13. The Properties of Glass.

George W. Morey

Publisher/Date: Reinhold Publishing Corporation/1954/Out-of-Print.

Description: This second edition updates and expands technical coverage of the author's initial monograph

published in 1938. Specific chapters relate to history and definition, devitrification, composition, annealing,

properties, and the constitution of glass. The 1954 publiction includes new measurement techniques on the chemical

durability and viscosity of glass. Coverage of the optical properties of glass is greatly expanded in the later edition.

Scope:

Materials: Both commercial and experimental glasses are covered.

Properties:

Chemical durability

Density

Dielectric properties

Elastic properties

Electrical conductivity

Hardness

Heat capacity

Magnetic properties

References: The sections covering property data are supported by 850 literature references. This figure reflects an

increase of 170 references over the original publication in 1938.

Remarks: This monograph is a basic reference source on properties of the more common glasses.

Optical properties

Surface tension

Tensile strength

Thermal conductivity

Thermal endurance

Thermal expansion

Viscosity

Source 14. Handbook of Materials and Processes for Electronics.

C. A. Harper.

Publisher/Date/Cost: McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, New York/1970/$28.50.

Description: The handbookwas prepared from the viewpointof the materials technologist and provides the engineer

with concise descriptions of the more important electrical and magnetic characteristics of the subject materials. Chapter 6 of this handbook concerns ceramics, glasses and micas as materials for electrical/electronic application.

This chapter was prepared by D. E. Harrison and C. J. Moratis of Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Research and

Development Center.

Scope: The applications and types of ceramic materials include:

(1) Insulators —ceramics, glass, mica, ceramic and glass substrates, glass ceramics, seals, thick components.

(2) Dielectrics —ceramic, glass and mica capacitors.

(3) Magnetic ceramics.

References: The data and information in Chapter 6 are supported bv 149 literature references.

Remarks: The coverage of the electrical and magnetic characteristics of ceramics, glass and mica, is comprehensive.

Most of the property data are from company literature.

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Source 15. Engineering Materials Handbook

C. L. Mantell.

Publisher/Date/Cost: McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, New York/1958/$37.50.

Description: This handbook was compiled through the efforts of several authoritative contributors who recognized

the need for a reference source that related to engineering materials. Property data of commercial products of materials are provided. However, the data are related primarily to the intended application of the products. Other

supportive information is also provided on materials and products.

Scope: The material areas include:

(1) Structural Clay Products—building brick, tile, glazed facing tile and ceramic veneer.

(2) Refractories—fireclay, high alumina, silica, basic and insulating.

(3) Super Refractories—silicon carbide, bonded fused alumina, alumina bubble, mullite, fusion-cast, high-dutv

fireclav, super-dutv fireclay, chrome, magnesite and silica.

(4) Porcelain—electrical and chemical.

(.5) Stoneware—chemical.

(6) Vitreous Coatings—porcelain enamels.

(7) Glass—silica, soda-lime, lead-alkali, borosilicate, colored, optical for containers, laboratory ware, electronic

lighting, radiation-sensitive, flat and laminated, filmed and surface coated, insulating, safety, bullet-resistant.

(8) Silica —quartz, tridvmite, cristobalite.

(9) Carbon/Graphite—structural, electrodes, refractories, insulating, electrical/electronic, impervious-type.

References: Supporting literature references are included in some of the sections.

Remarks: The large materials scope of this handbook precludes detailed properties and descriptive information.

Consequently, the data and information is representative for the materials or products covered.

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Source 16. Carbon and Graphite Handbook.

Charles L. Mantell.

Publisher/Date/Cost: Interscifiice Publishers, Division of John Wilev & Sons/1968/$24.50.

Description: The book provides a broad overview of the forms of carbon, product processing, and applications. The

properties tabulated are representative of the numerous elemental and manufactured products. Assistance in tfiis compilation was provided by manv authorities of the carbon industry for the period up to the middle 1960's. The document contains 9 sections and 29 chapters with references for each, and a subject index. Drawings, photos,

tables, and graphs are used extensively throughbut the text. Included also is a section related to analytical and testing

procedures.

Scope:

Materials:

Carbon and carbon products:

Acetylene black Coke

Activated carbon Fabricated carbon products

Carbon black Lampblack

Chars

Artificial graphite and products:

Fibers and cloth Nuclear graphite

Pyrolytic graphite

Properties: Data are given as general and specific values for the various materials and particulariv the properties

which are pertinent to the intended application of the material.

References: Eight hundred and eleven literature sources are listed as supplemental reference sources for the contents of this document. Although the latest reference is dated in 1966, the majoritv of the references are for the period of 1930-1960.

Remarks: This document is a comprehensive source book which provides representative propertv data lor the

different classes of carbons and graphite materials. More specific propertv data of commercial materials mav be obtained from the handbooks usiiallv available from individual manufacturers.

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Source 17. Alumina as a Ceramic Material.

Walter H. Gitzen.

Publisher/Date/Cost: Available from the American Ceramic Society, Inc., 65 Ceramic Drive, Columbus, Ohio

43214/19T0/$16.00.

Description: This publication is a comprehensive review of aluminum oxide (AKO.i) technology. The features and

characteristics of high-temperature, transition, and hydrated aluminas are presented in detail. Other subjects

discussed include nomenclature, natural occurrence and associations, beneficiation and preparation techniques,

rrvstallographic features and mineralogical properties. In addition, the aspects of grinding, forming, and sintering

pertinent to the production of refractories and other applications are given. An extensive bibliographv also is provided.

Scope: Properties include:

Physical:

Phases of AI2O.,

Porositv

Pseudomorphosis

Sorptive

Surface area

Mechanical:

Bending

Compressive

Creep

Fatigue

Hardness and ab

Impact

Internal friction

rasiveness

Moduli of elasticity and

rigidity

Poisson's ratio Strength

Tensile

Torsional

Th« il:

Conductivity

Diffusivitv Expansion

Thermal shock

Thermophvsical and thermochemical constants

Specific heat

9onic:

LItrasonic absorption

Velocity of sound

Electrical:

Conductivity

Dielectric constant and

loss factor Dielectric strength

Magnetic:

Resonance

Susceptibility

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Optical:

Absorption

Color

Emissivity

Fluorescence

Optical spectra

Phosphorescence

Refractive index

Thermoluminescence

Transmission

Chemical:

Reaction with chemical

elements

Slagging effects Wet chemical reactions

Colloidal properties of alumina hydrate.

Effects of nuclear radiation on properties of sintered AI2O3.

References: The document contains over 3100 world-wide references through 1968.

Remarks: This publication provides a very comprehensive coverage of aluminum oxide. The data were selected as the most reliable or representative values reported by investigators.

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Sourcf la. Kffrattorifts. 4th Edition.

K H. Norton. Professor Km^-ritus. Massachusetts Insfitulr- of T'tchnologv.

Puhli.,h.-r/Iial«-/(.ot,t: M.-Graw-Hill Hook Company, .Wrw York. .\r,w York/ J 968/821.%.

^

O'-nr-riplion: This monojiraph is conrernr^d with technology of the refractory ceramics. The general topics includernan.jlactijr<-. propertjes. an'J use of the various materials.

Scope:

Mal«-rials:

'^.on' r'-t<-- and coatings Heav. r<'fractorv brick

Insulatifjj; materials

Plastics Ptefractorv mortars

Prop.-rtics: I h<- prop-rtir- „^r f,on provides representative properly data for the various Ivpes of refactorv

rn-iK-rial-.. as well as discussion of test technique and procedure.

hxpansion and shrinkage

f" usion point Heat transmission

Sc<-ondarv prop«-rlv data arc prf-K<-f,t,.,J f„r:

Ahrasion resistance

Kl'-ctriral resislivilv Perm'-ahilit v

lyjad-hearing capacitv

Hesistance to slags and

glasses

Spallirig

Specific surface Strength

True densitv

References: Of the 9.'. refer.^n' ev. ,he majority are literature from the Journals and Bulletins of the \merirat,

(.eramie Soeiety and the Transac tions of the Pritish O-rarnic Society through 196.5. Remarks: I he proper! v data m this document are representative values for the various t vpes of refrar-tories produced

hs the industry.
Source 19. Refractories Production and Properties.

J. H. Chesters.

Publisher/Date/Cost: The Metals Society, 1 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y5DB, England/ 1973/Price: 10 pounds.

Description: This monograph is a revision of the author's initial edition entitled "Steelplant Refractories" published

in 1945 and subsequently revised in 1957. The approach adopted for this current book is the result of ronsullation

with both producers and users over a number of years. Chapters discuss the raw materials emploved. their properties, the manufacturing process, and the properties of the product, together with a summary of present applications ui the iron and steel, nonferrous metals, glass, cement, and other industries. Each chapter has an extensive bibliograph\

.

subdivided under subject headings. At the end of the book is a series of appendices, including a glossary of terms, ifie properties of minerals found in refractories and slags, the recommended test methods for refractorv materials, and

other information.

Scope:

Materials: '

Alumina-silicates High temperature insulation Borides materials

Carbides Magnesite

Carbon Oxides

Chrome Silica Chrome-magnesite Silicides and cermets Dolomite Special refractories

Properties: Chemical, mechanical, physical, and thermal properties are given in tabular or graphi<- iorm.

References: The number of references provided for each material class are as follows:

Material Class Total References

Silica 217

Magnesite 342

Dolomite 155

Chrome and chrome-magnesite 101 Alumina-silicates 302

Carbon 64

Special refractories 124

Insulation 169

Remarks: The documentation of properties on ceramic refractories by the author is most impressive. J. H. ( .hester- i- one of the most prominent authorities on refractorv materials and his reference listings are quite exteuMve. \ companion book entitled Refractories for Iron and Steelmaking y/as recently published and is also available frf)m the Metals Society.

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Source 20. Cermets.

J. R. Tinklepaugh and W. B. Crandall. Publisher/Dale/Cost: Reinhold Publishing Corporation/l%0/Out-of-print.

Description: Cerniets, as described by an ASTM Study Committee, are "a heterogeneous combination of metal(s) or

alloy (s) with one or more ceramic phases in which the latter constitutes approximately 15 to 85 percent bv volume and

in which there is relatively little solidity between metallic and ceramic phases at the preparation temperature."' The

material presented in this document includes both oxide- and carbide-base cermets as they appiv to high-temperature

applications. The information relates to cermet materials developed in the United States.

-Scope: Mechanical property data are given for the following cermet materials:

Oxide base: Alumina-metal

Chromium-alumina

Metal-modified oxides

Carbide base: Chromium carbide-metal Titanium carbide-metal

Titanium carbide-metal infiltrated Titacium carbide-steel

References: Property values are representative of data reported by producers in the era (1950"s) of cermet development.

Remarks: The document provides representative property data for a limited number of cermets which were a\ ailable

in the I .S. Other data on European cermets are given in Source No. 21, Cemented Carbides. Source 21. Cemented Carbides.

P. Schwarzkopf and R. Kieffer. In collaboration with W. Leszynski and F. Benesovsky.

Publisher/Dale/Cost: The Macmillan Company/ 1960/$ 15.0U.

Description: This book is a follow-up to Refractory Hard Metalscomp\\ed earlier by the same authors (see Source .No. 22) and concentrates on composite materials of hard metals and binder metals having high ductility. The major portion

of the book deals with the composition and properties of specific materials which have potential cutting tool applications.

Scope:

Materials: Cemented carbides (cermets) which include compositions of WC-base/Co binder. ^ C-base/various

binders, CriC2-base/Ni binder. TiC-base/various binders.

Properties: Physical, thermal, mechanical, hardness, corrosion-, oxidation- and wear-resistance.

References: The sections of the monograph that relate to properties of the various cemented carbides are supported

bv 2.50 international literature references.

Remarks: This book is one of the initial publications detailing commercial and experimental cement carbide materials

for wear application under various environmental conditions. The authors also are well known investigators in the development of hard metal materials and their associated cermet compositions. See also Source No. 20 entitled Cermets.

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Source 22. Refractory Hard Metals, Borides — Carbides — INilrides — Silicides.

P. Schwarzkopf and R. Kieffer.

Publisher/Date/Cost: The Macmillan Companv/1953/Out-of-print.

Description: The book deals with the preparation and properties of the so-called hard metals, e.g., the refractorv and

hard carbides, nitrides, borides, and silicides ol transition metals, which are basic constituents of cermet materials. Applications of the hard metal refractories are also covered.

Scope:

Materials: Mono-phase carbides, borides, nitrides and silicides of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium,

niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten. Binary systems of each material class are also included.

Properties: Crystal structure, theoretical densitv. melting point, hardness, thermodynamic data, sfabilitv different atmospheres and vacuum at elevated temperatures.

References: Numerous international literature sources document the propertv data compiled in this book.

Remarks: .\lthough the document is one of the first compilations of technical information on the hard-metal

refractorv materials it has limited mechanical property data. The listed data are those which relate primarilv to critical properties for cutting tool application.
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Source 23. Cryogenic Data Center.

Institute for Basic Standards, National Bureau of Standards, Boulder, Colorado 80302.

Description: The center, an affiliate of the National Standard Reference Data System operates an information and

retrieval system for the field of cryogenics which includes low temperature properties of materials.

Scope: Information is available on all properties of materials including ceramic materials under low temperature (0 to 130 K) conditions.

Input Sources: Information is obtained from world-wide technical literature on cryogenics.

Facilities: A collection of over 100,000 documents is maintained in hard-copy and/or microfiche form. Crvogenic

information is stored and retrieved by means of a computerized data system.

Services and Publications: The Center answers inquiries and performs literature services. Publications include:

(1) The Cryogenic Data Center Current Awareness Service Publication (weekly), (2) The Liquefied Natural Gas

Quarterly, and (.3) The Superconducting Devices and Materials Quarterly.

Costs and User Information: Information service is not restricted. The average cost of a literature search is approximatelv $.S0. The annual subscription price for the Current Awarness Service Publication is $20.00 for U.S. and

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Remarks: This is a reputable source for data and references on properties of ceramic materials at crvogenic

temperatures.

Source 24. Crystal Data Center.

National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. 20234.

Description: The Center, an affiliate of the National Standard Reference Data System, is supported by the Office of Standard Reference Data and the Inorganic Materials Division, National Bureau of Standards. The center maintains a collection of information on crystalline materials to update its volumes on Crystal Data and its supplements.

Scope: Crystallographic information is available on cell dimensions, space group, density, habit, cleavage, twinning,

retractive indices, melting point, and simple structures for all materials including ceramics.

Input Sources: Information is obtained from the world literature.

Facilities: A computerized data bank is being established for the storage and retrieval of information. A collection of

literature references is maintained for over 24,000 data entries found in published technical compilations.

Services and Publications: The Crystal Data Center provides answers to inquiries about specific compounds.

Publications include Crystal Data, Determinative Tables, third edition, in 2 volumes, which is available from the Joint Committee on Powder Diffraction Standards, 1601 Park Lane, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081.

Costs and I scr Information: Information service is not restricted. Service charges are obtainable directiv from the Center. Purchase costs for the publication. Crystal Data, Determinative Tables, third edition, are quoted at S.30 for Volume I and $.50 for Volume II. For user assistance contact Dr. Helen M. Ondik, or Dr. Alan D. Mighell at (301) 921-2837 or 921-2900.

Remarks: This is a reputable source for data and references on the nature and properties of ceramic crystals.

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Source 25. Electronic Properties Information Center (EPIC).

Purdue University, 2595 Yeager Road, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906.

Description: The Center is currently operated for the U.S. Department of Defense under a Defense Supplv Agencv

Contract. EPIC maintains a national database on electronic, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials

and performs comprehensive and authoritative data evaluation. EPIC is a separate research activity under the Center

for Information and Numerical Data Analysis and Synthesis (CINDAS) at the same address.

Scope: Information is available for the following material groups: elements, inorganic compounds, ferrous allovs, nonferrous alloys, intermetallics, cermets, ceramics, glasses, composites, systems, applied coatings, and polymers.

Specific properties include: absorption coefficient, dielectric constant, dielectric strength, effective mass, electric hysteresis, electrical resistivity, energy bands, energy gap, energy levels, Hall coefficient, magnetic hvsteresis. magnetic susceptibility, mobility, refractive index, and work function.

Input Sources: Information is obtained from technical papers and reports.

Facilities: The center maintains a collection of over 65,000 documents. Information retrieval is accomplished bv means of a computerized data base.

Services and Publications: EPIC answers inquiries;

services; performs data evaluation, literature searching,

reports, directories, bibliographies, critical reviews, data

indexes.

; provides consultation, current-awareness, and reference and reproduction services. Publications include: technical compilations, state-of-the-art reviews, books, abstracts, and

Costs and User Information: Information is available to everyone upon request. Services and publications are provided on a fee basis. A national WATS telephone line, (800) 428-7675, permits toll free communication with the Center. For user assistance contact W. H. Shafer at (317) 463-1581.

Remarks: The data base and operations of EPIC (initiated in 1961) was transferred from Hughes .\irrraft (^ompanv.

Culver City, California, to Purdue Universitv in 1973. The Center is a reputable source for data and references on

electrical properties of ceramic and intermetallic materials, excluding the traditional and industrial ceramics.

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Source 26. Metals and Ceramics Information Center (MCIC).

Battelle Memorial Institue, Columbus Laboratories, 505 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201.

Description: MCIC is an information analysis center, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. Its objective is to collect, evaluate and disseminate timely, authoritative technical information on the characteristics and utilization of the advanced metals, ceramics, and composites.

Scope: Ceramic materials covered are: borides, carbides, carbon/graphite, nitrides, oxides, sulfides, silicides, intermetallics, selected glasses, composites, coatings. Mechanical and physical properties are covered; also environmental effects, materials applications, test methods, sources, suppliers, and specifications. The Center also provides technical coverage of selected metals.

Input Sources: Government-sponsored research reports, technical journals, books, symposia proceedings, and trade

literature.

Facilities:

Manual Files (1954 to 1970): 90,000 documents.

Computerized Data Base (1970 to present): 1 1 ,000 documents.

Reference citations are backed up with hard copy and/or microform documents.

Services and Publications: The Center answers technical inquiries, provides advisory services, performs special

assignments, and prepares bibliographies, literature searches, technical assessment and engineering reports, state-of- the-art reports, databooks, handbooks, and publishes a current awareness periodical, "MCIC Review of Ceramic

Technology." Also a Newsletter is distributed without charge. A listing of technical publications and associated costs

is available upon request. For general assistance, contact MCIC at (614) 424-6424, Extension 2758.

Costs and L scr Information:

Inquiry Service: Quick response to technical inquiries bv a professional staff is a primary service of MCIC.

Charges for this service are made on the basis of costs incurred. A cost estimate is provided for all requests. For user

assistance, contact Rov Endebrock at (614) 424-6424, Extension 2926.

Current Awareness Periodical: The "Review of Ceramic Technology" summarizes recent reports and research

studies related to the technology of advanced ceramics.

Databook: The 1966 edition "Engineering Properties of Selected Ceramic Materials" is being updated. Revised

sections will be available from MCIC in 1975. This databook, a guide to materials selection for structural materials was prepared previouslv at Battelle-Columbus Laboratories and published by the American Ceramic Society, see Source No. 8.

Remarks: MCIC is a technologv oriented information center with propertv data included as part of its files. The scope

is somewhat restricted to the more advanced ceramics as indicated above.

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Source 27. Phase Diagrams for Ceramists.

National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. 20234.

Description: This is a special group which operates within the Inorganic Materials Division of the National Bureau of Standards. It is a data collection and analysis center operating within the network of the National Standard Reference Data Svstem (NSRDS). Phase diagrams of inorganic non-metallic and generally non-aqueous systems are compiled

and published.

Scope: Phase diagrams are available for the following categories: metal-oxygen; metal oxides; systems with oxygen

containing radicals, e.g., carbonates, sulfates, nitrates, chlorates; systems containing halides, sulfides, c van ides, alone

and with other substances; systems of water with metal oxides and miscellaneous substances. Phase diagrams are provided for 1, 2, 3, and multicomponent systems, involving the variables of pressure, temperature, and composition.

The diagrams include isothermal and isobaric sections, temperature-composition projections, and compatibility

relations.

Input Sources: Technical journals, periodicals, abstract journals, reports, patents, and private communications.

Foreign literature covers scientific papers in Russian, English, German, French, and Italian.

Facilities: ./Approximately 3000 reprints of original articles in hard-copy form are maintained in a manual file.

Services and Publications: The organization will attempt to answer specific technical inquiries. Phase Diagramsfor Ceramists publications are available from the American Ceramic Society, Inc., 65 Ceramic Drive, Columbus, Ohio

43214. (See Source 9)

Costs and User Information: Inquiries are answered without charge. For user assistance contact Dr. R. S. Roth or Dr. L. P. Cook at address above or phone (301) 921-2842.

Remarks: The joint efforts of NBS and the American Ceramic Society provide a dedicated reference source for phase

equilibria information on ceramics in general.

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Source 28. Rare-Earth Information Center (RIC).

Energy and Mineral Resources, Research Institute, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50010.

Description: RIC was established by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's Division of Technical Information in January 1956, to serve the scientific community by collecting, storing, evaluating and disseminating rare-earth information from various sources. In 1968 the support of RIC was taken over bv the Iowa State Universitv Institute

for Atomic Research (presently Energy and Mineral Resources Research Institute) through grants from the world- wide rare-earth industry.

Scope: The Center contains information on the physical metallurgy and solid state physics of rare earth metals and

their alloys. Information is also available on the analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry, geochemistry,

ceramics, and toxicity of the rare earth elements and compounds.

Input Sources: Information is obtained from technical journals, reprints, books, reports, conference notes, etc.

Facilities: Approximately 15,000 references are currently being stored on punched cards and on magnetic tapes. RIC

is in the process of converting manual files to a computerized retrieval system. It is expected to take about two vears to incorporate the entire literature file into the computer operation. In addition, RIC has access to more than 12,500

journals and more than 300,000 U.S. Government reports available at the Iowa State University Library and the Ames

Laboratory's Document Library.

Services and Publications: The Center answers inquiries; provides literature searching; abstracting and indexing

services; prepares in-depth reports, state-of-the-art reviews, data compilations, and bibliographies; makes referrals to other sources of information; and permits onsite use of collection. The Center distributes a free quarterly publication.

RIC News.

Costs and User Information: Information is available to everyone. A minimum charge of $25 has been set to cover

the expenses involved in answering typical inquiries. All inquiries are kept confidential and most are answered within one or two working days. For user assistance contact Dr. Karl A. Gschneidner, Jr., at (515) 294-2272.

Remarks: Although limited to a specific materials area, RIC is a reputable source for available property data on rare- earth ceramics and glass.

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Source 29. Superconductive Materials Data Center.

General Electric Research and Development Center, P.O. Box 8, Schenectady, New York 12301.

Description: The Center is sponsored by the National Bureau of Standards and is a data center operating within the network of the National Standard Reference Data System. Information on superconductive materials is collected,

collated, and distributed.

Scope: Technical subject coverage is provided on all superconducting materials. Propertv mformation includes:

critical temperatures, critical magnetic fields; crystallographic descriptions; and thermodynamic parameters.

Input Sources: Information is obtained from pertinent published documents and from submitted unpublished

research results from established workers.

Facilities: The Superconductive Materials Data Center has identified and categorized approximated 10.000 data

entries from approximately 2000 hard copv reference items. Information is available on partiallv punched computer

cards for collation purposes. On-line retrieval capabilities are not available at the present time.

Services and Publications: The Center answers inquiries; prepares periodic reports of new data; produces

summations of accumulated data on superconductive materials and materials tested for superconductivitv. The most

recent publication is "Properties of Selected Superconductive Materials—1974 Supplement," NBS Technical Note

825, April 1975. (Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. SD Catalog.No. C13. 46:825, SI. 25) . Publications are available through the Government Printing Office (GPO)

and the ^National Technical Information Service (NTIS).

Costs and L ser Information: Information is available to scientific and technical personnel with an interest in the

field. Answers to inquiries are provided without cost to users. For user assistance contact Dr. B. W. Roberts at (518) 346-8771, Ext. 6430.

Remarks: The Center is a relativelv small information activitv. Technical inquiries are welcomed and answers are provided quicklv. The facility appears to be an excellent source for information on selected ceramic materials.

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Source 30. Thermophysieal Properties Research Center (TPRC).

Purdue Lniversitv, 2595 Yeager Road, West Lafavette, Indiana 47906.

Description: TPRC is sponsored by several L .S. Government Laboratories and industrial organizations. It provides

comprehensive and authoritative information on the thermophvsical properties of matter (including ceramic

materials) through exhaustive search and collection of the world literature. TPRC is a separate research activitv under

the Center for Information and Numerical Data .Analysis and Synthesis (CINDAS) at the same address.

Scope:

Specific thermophvsical property information is available on:

Absorption

Accommodation coefficient Emittance

Prandtl number

Reflectance

Solar absorptance to emittance ratio Specific heat at constant

pressure

Material classes covered:

Thermal conductivitv

Thermal contact resistance Thermal diffusivitv Thermal linear expansion

coefficient Thermal volumetric expansion

coefficient Transmittance

V iscositv

Aggregate mixes

Binarv mixtures of single

oxides and/or oxide

compounds

Borides

Carbides

Cermets

Composites

Elements

Inorganic compounds and

mixtures

Minerals

Mixtures of oxide and nonoxide

Multiple mixtures of single

oxides and/or oxide

compounds

Nitrides Oxide compounds

Refractorv materials

Single oxides

Sulfides and their mixtures

Input Sources: Information is obtained from international technical papers and reports, as well as in-house

generation of propertv data.

Facilities: The Center maintains a collection of over 65,000 documents (72.000 references) which includes

approximatelv 4100 on svstems and composites, 1900 on refractories, and 1900 on glasses. Information retrieval is accomplished bv means of a computerized data base. More than 90 percent ot the documents are in microfiche form.

-Services: TPRC extracts data and performs data analyses; generates critical tables of reference data: performs

theoretical and experimental research; provides technical advisory and consulting services; provides a current- awareness service; makes literature searches; reproduces research documents on microfiche; answers inquiries;

conducts seminars and workshops; and makes referrals to other sources of information.

Publications: Major publications include:

(1) Thermophvsical Properties of Matter (in 13 volumes) —see Source IVo. 1.

(2) Thermophysieal Properties of High Temperature Solid Materials (in 6 volumes).

(3) Thermophysieal Properties Research Literature - Retrieval Guide (basic edition in 3 parts plus supplement in 6

volumes)

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(4) Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences (in 17 volumes).

(5) r/!ermo/?/!y5;c5 .VeM'5/e«er (distributed bimonthly)

.

Costs and I ser Information: Information is available without restriction. Nominal fees are requested lor data evaluation, literature searching, and reproduction services. A national WATS telephone line, (800) 426-767.5, permits

toll free communication with the Center. For user assistance contact ^ . H. Shafer at (317) 463-1581.

Remarks: TPRC maintains an international reputation as an authoritative source for thermophvsical properties of

materials, including ceramics, glass, carbon, etc.

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Societies /Trade Associations

and Institutes

(Sources 31-37)
Source 31. American Ceramic Society, Inc.

65 Ceramic Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43214.

Description: The American Ceramic Society, Inc. (Am. Ceram. Soc.) is a scientific and technical society serving the

entire field.

Scope:

Analytical, colloid,

crvstal, and physical chemistrv

Carbon

Cements

Ceramics

Cermets

Composites

Glass

Instrumentation for high

temperature reactions

Nuclear and electronic ceramics

Porcelain

Porcelain enamels

Refractories

Solid state physics

Structural clay products - Whitewares

Input Sources: Books, technical journals, reports, brochures, booklets, and catalogs.

Facilities: Over 2600 documents are maintained in a manual file.

Services and Publications: Answers brief inquiries; makes limited referrals; provides duplication service on

noncopyrighted materials; and permits onsite reference. The organization sponsors more than 130 technical meetings

each year. Publications Include:

Journal of the American Ceramic Society (bimonthly)

Ceramics Abstracts (bimonthly)

The American Ceramic Society Bulletin (monthly)

Phase Diagrams for Ceramists

Large Scale Phase Diagrams

Ceramic-Metal Systems and Enamel Bibliography and Abstracts Symposium on Nucleation and Crystallization in Glasses and Melts

Ceramic Glossary

Engineering Properties of Selected Ceramic Materials

Alumina as a Ceramic Material

Ceramic Nuclear Fuels

Electronic Ceramics

Advanced Materials: Composites and Carbon

Advances in Nucleation and Crystallization of Glasses

Costs and User Information: Duplication service—$0.50/page plus postage, minimum charge $3.00. For user assistance contact Librarian, Technical Secretary at (614) 268-8645.

Remarks: The Am. Ceram. Soc. is a ceramic referral center because of its library of ceramic literature and its close relationship with the ceramic community in the U.S. and its counterparts in foreign countries.

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Source 32. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.

Description: The American Society for Testing and Materials, founded in 1898, is a scientific and technical organization formed for "the development of standards on characteristics and performance of materials, products,

systems, and services; and the promotion of related knowledge." It is the world's largest source of voluntary consensus standards. The Society operates through more than 115 main technical committees. The organization

currently has 22,000 active members of which approximately 14,000 serve as technical experts on committees.

Scope:

Materials:

Alumina Porcelain enamels

Brick Refractory ceramics

Carbon Silica Clay Tile Glass ' Whiteware

Graphite

Properties:

Abrasion resistance Absorption

Adhesion

Bond strength

Chemical resistance Color

Compressive strength

Densitv

Electrical resistivity Flexural strength

Gloss

Hardness

Impact resistance Modulus of elasticity

Modulus of rupture

Poisson's ratio Porosity

Reflectivity

Shear modulus

Shrinkage

Spalling

Specific gravity

Stiffness Thermal conductivity

Thermal diffusivity

Thermal expansion

Thermal shock

Thickness

Warpage

Wear

Input Sources: Information is obtained from the members of the Society. Specification standards are adopted for publication only when approved by a series of votes by the membership.

Facilities: Data are available from 47 parts of the ASTM Annual Book of Standards. The 1974 edition of the Book of Standards is comprised of over 32,000 pages and includes over 4900 ASTM standards and tentatives. Information is retrievable through usage of published subject indexes and numeric lists of specification numbers.

Services and Information: No literature searching service is provided bv the Society. The following parts of the ASTM Annual Book of Standards contain information on ceramic materials: Part 16. Chemical-Resistant Nonmetallic Materials; Clay and Concrete Pipe and Tile; Masonrv Mortars and

Lnits; Asbestos-Cement Products.

Part 17. Refractories; Glass; Ceramic Whitewares; Porcelain Enamel; Manufactured Carbon and Graphite

Products.

Part 43. Ceramics for Electronics.

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Other publications include: ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM Standardization News. Special

Technical Publications, and Data Series. Ceramists may be interested in these special technical publications:

STP 497 "Composite Materials: Tests and Design" (1972), $36.50.

ST? 521 "Analysis of the Test Methods for High Modulus Fibers and Composites" (1973), $30.75.

STP 524 "Applications of Composite Materials" (1973), $16.75.

Costs and User Information: Each ASTM standard is available as a separate publication from the American Society

for Testing and Materials at a cost of $1.50 each. Special quantity prices are available upon request. Individual bound

parts are also available and costs vary according to content. For example: Part 16 of the 1975 Annual Book of ASTM

Standards is offered at $16.00 (522 pages) while the cost for Part 17 is listed at $28.00 (950 pages).

Remarks: ASTM is the primary source for standards related to materials testing and analysis in the USA and has

international recognition. Although ASTM includes only limited property data in its standards publications, it does

provide comprehensive and authoritative source documents on procedures for determining engineering properties

and compositional analyses of materials.

Source 33. Brick Institute of America.

1750 Old Meadow Road, McLean, Virginia 22101.

Description: A national association of over 100 brick, manufacturers promoting the use of brick in all categories of the construction industry through education, engineering, research, advertising, publicity, public relations and

through memberships on committees of national technical organizations.

Scope: Information is provided on brick masonry, clay masonry, concrete, glazed brick, hollow brick masonry,

masonry cements, masonry paints, mortar, prefabricated brick masonry, salvaged brick, and tile. Properties include: bond strength, chemical resistance, cracking, design, earthquake analysis, efflorescence,

flexural properties, moisture control, radiation protection, sound absorption, thermal expansion, thermal

transmission coefficients, torsion analysis, and wind analysis.

Input Sources: Information is obtained from ASTM regulations, manufacturer's literature, books, and published

technical documents.

Facilities: The library contains approximately 3000 hard-copy documents. Information is maintained in a manual

file.

Services and Publications: The Institute answers inquiries; provides consulting and inspection ser\ ices: operates a testing laboratory for material analysis; and permits onsite use of literature collection. A publication/price list is available from the institute without cost. Publications include reprints of specifications, reference books, building code requirements, student textbooks, construction plans, engineering manuals.

Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) regulations, a directory of manufacturers, semi-technical notes for homebuilders/homebuvers. Brick and Ti/e magazine (6 times vear). Technical Notes of Brick Construction (bimonthly),

films (16 mm. black & white or color), and slide presentations with scripts.

Costs and L ser Information: Inquires are answered without cost. Publications and testing programs are priced via price lists or negotiations. Information is available to everyone. For user assistance contact Mr. Alan Yorkdale at (703) 893-4010.

Remarks: The Brick Institute is a focal point for U.S. manufacturers of structural brick and associated products. It can provide referral to appropriate sources within this specific industry for property data of interest.

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Source 34. National Clay Pipe Institute.

350 West Terra Cotta Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Crystal Uke, Illinois 60014.

Description: The Institute is the national association of manufacturers of vitrified clay sewer pipe and allied products.

Scope: To promote and extend the use of vitrified clay pipe and fittings for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm and drainage waters. Research and development, national advertising, public relations and

promotional programs, and liaison between the industry and governmental agencies help to achieve the Institute's objective.

Input Sources: Information is obtained from scientific research, field reports, books, preprints and reprints, ASTM

Standards and other specifications.

Facilities: The Institute with headquarters and a modern research laboratory in Crystal Lake, Illinois, maintains

regional offices. Pertinent documents are maintained in a hard-copy collection.

Services and Publications: Engineering, technical and advisory information and service concerning clav pipe is provided to consulting and design engineers, governmental officials and others involved in the design, construction

and inspection of sanitary sewer collection systems. The Institute produces and lends motion pictures and slide programs; publications include engineering manuals, inspection brochures, special and other reports.

Costs and User Information: The majority of users are consulting and design sanitary engineers, municipal and

state officials, and segments of the plumbing industry. Information is supplied usually at no cost. For user assistance contact K. F. Gerleman at (815) 459-3330.

Remarks: The Institute welcomes inquiries from persons desiring technical and promotional information pertaining

to clay pipe, clay pipe jointing and specifications, and design, construction and inspection of sanitary sewers. It is an

excellent source of information on these subjects.
Source 35. Porcelain Enamel Institute, Inc.

1911 N. Fort Meyer Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22209. ' -

Description: PEI is a trade association composed of manufacturers of porcelain enamel products and suppliers of porcelain enamel frits and raw materials.

Scope: Information is available on porcelain enamel as applied on metal substrates, including steel, and aluminum:

ceramic-metal svstems; porcelain enamel cast methods, standards, and specifications; design and fabrication guides;

and processing information.

Input Sources: Information is obtained from books, technical journals, trade literature, government-sponsored

reports, and unpublished reports.

Facilities: Pertinent documents are maintained in a hard-copv collection.

Services and Publications: The Porcelain Enamel Institute, Inc. answers technical inquiries; provides reference,

bibliographic, and duplication services; and permits onsite use of literature collection. Publications include: Proceedings of the PEI Technical Forum (annual) and the PEI Newsletter (monthly).

Costs and User Information: Information is available to evervone. Costs are varied and dependent upon individual

inquiries. In most cases, single reference copies are provided free of charge. The Institute welcomes inquiries and is willing to assist users in scholarly pursuits. For user assistance contact John C. Oliver at (703) 527-5257.

Remarks: PEI is a focal point for U.S. manufacturers of ceramic-porcelain coated products. It can provide referral to appropriate sources within this specific industry for property data of interest.

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Source 36. The Refractories Institute.

1102 One Oliver Plaza, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222.

Description: The Refractories Institute (TRI) is a national trade association that promotes the interests of manufacturers and consumers of refractory products. The organization is classified as an independent tax-exempt,

charitable trust.

Scope: References are available on refractory ceramic materials, including firebrick, cement, and mortar used for lining industrial furnaces. The Institute contributes to the support of the Refractories Industry Research Center operated by the Department

of Ceramic Engineering at Ohio State University. Support is also provided for the U.S. Bureau of Census statistical reports on refractories. The Institute maintains a demonstrated interest in the development of the refractory section

of the Ceramic Library at Ohio State University.

Input Sources: Information is obtained from books, technical journals, government reports, and U.S. patents.

Facilities: A collection of hard-copy documents is maintained.

Services and Publications: The Institute answers inquiries and acts as a referral center to specific sources of information. Publications include technical news bulletins, a product directory, and a palletizing manual.

Costs and User Information: Information is available to everyone and no costs are involved, except for the

directory and manual.

For user assistance contact Bradford S. Tucker at (412) 281-6787.

Remarks: The Refractories Institute is a principal contributor to the Foundation in Refractories Education

(F.I.R.E.) which offers fellowship and scholarship grants to students enrolled in Ceramic Engineering whose principal

interest is in the refractories field.

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Source 37. Refractories Research Center.

Ohio State University, 2041 N. College Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210.

Description: The Center is established to conduct a complete line of tests on refractory materials, to evaluate test procedures and develop new test methods, to perform refractory research, and to expand educational opportunities

related to refractories. The Refractories Center is the only self-supporting independent refractory testing facility in the L nited States, so fully equipped as to conduct a complete range of tests, according to ASTM standards. A full-time technical staff is maintained. The testing organization is operated within the Department of Ceramic Engineering,

Ohio State L niversitv.

Scope: Testing facilities of the Center are useful for: (1) determining the suitability of different types of refractories

for various applications, or whether product quality is being maintained; (2) qualitv control from the standpoint of raw materials, processing, and firing; (3) obtaining authoritative reports on the properties of refractory materials; (4) evaluation of new or improved products; and (5) evaluating raw materials in property surveys, mining operations, and

plant control.

Input Source: Reference and data information on the properties of refractory materials are obtained from testing

reports.

Facilities: A collection of hard-copy reports is maintained.

Services and Publications: The Refractories Research Center answers inquiries.

Costs and I ser Information: Information is available to eveyone. Costs are varied and dependent upon the specific

inquirv. Charges for testing services are listed in Bulletin TS-3. Tests for Refractories, available directly from the Center. For user assistance contact Dr. Charles Semler at (614) 422-7128.

Remarks: The Refractories Research Center is a reputable source of property data, particularly mechanical

properties, for refractory ceramics.

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Appendix

Supplemental Sources

Materials Index

Properties Index
Supplemental Sources

Carbon /Graphite

Nuclear Graphite, Nightingale, R.E., Academic Press, New York (1962).

Physical Properties of Graphite, Reynolds, W.N., Elsevier Publishing Co. Ltd, New York (1968).

Modem Aspects of Graphite Technology, Blackman, L.C.F., Academic Press, New York (1970).

Fibers and Composites

Handbook of Fibrous Materials, Mileaf, H., WADD Technical Report 60-584, AD 249782 (October 1960).

Ceramic andGraphite Fibers and Whiskers, McCreight, L.R., Ranch, H.W., Jr., and Sutton, W.H., Academic Press, New

York (1965).

The Engineering Properties of Fibers, Arthur D. Little, Inc., Technical Report PB 170391 (April 1966).

High Modulus Fibers and Composites, Galasso, F.S., Gordon & Breach, New York (1969).

Glass/Enamels/Glazes

Coloured Glasses, Weyl, W.A., Society of Glass Technology, Sheffield, England (1951).

Technical Glasses, Volf, M.B., English Translation by Myhre, S.E., and Fink, K., Pitman and Sons, LTD, London

(1961).

Porcelain Enamels, Second Edition, Andrews, A. I., Garrard Press, Champaign, Illinois (1961).

The Properties of Glass Surfaces, Holland, L.A., John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York (1964).

Silicate Science, Volume 2—Glasses, Enamels, Slags, Eitel, W., Academic Press, Inc., New York (1965).

Phases of Silica, Sosman, R.B., Rutgers University Press (1965).

Bibliography of Physical Properties of Glass: Strength, Hardness, Elasticity, Bateson, S., International Commission on

Glass, Charleroi, Belgium (1967).

Technology of Enamels, Vargin, V.V. (Translated and Edited by K. Shaw), Hart Publishing Companv, New York

(1968).

Electrical Properties of Glass and Glass Ceramics, A Bibliography Covering the Period 1957-1968, Mackenzie, J.D., International Commission on Glass, Paris, France (1969).

Molten Silicates and Their Properties, Locsei, B., Chemical Publishing Co., Inc., New York (1970).

Electrical Conductivity of Vitreous Substances, Myuller, R.L., Translation bv Drake, S., and Drake, C.F., Consultants

Bureau, New York (1971).

Ceramic Glazes, Third Edition, Harmon, C.G., Cahners Publishers, Boston (1973).

Schott Optical Glass Catalog, Schott Optical Glass, Inc., Duryea, Pa. 18642.

Glass Ceramics

Glass-Ceramics, McMillan, P.W., Academic Press, New York (1964).

Intermetallics

Mechanical Properties of Intermetallic Compounds, Westbrook, J.H., John Wiley and Sons. Inc., New York (1960).

Phase Equilibria

Phase Equilibria Among Oxides in Steelmaking, Muan, A., and Osburn, E.F., Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

(1965).

Phase Diagrams, Materials Science and Technology, Alper, A.M., Academic Press, Inc., New York (1970).

Volume I — Theory, Principles, and Techniques of Phase Diagrams.

Volume II — The Use of Phase Diagrams in Metal, Refractory, Ceramic, and Cernfet Technology.

Volume III — The Use of Phase Diagrams in Electronic Materials and Glass Technology.

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Refractories

High Temperature Oxides, Volume 5-1, Magnesia, Lime, and Chrome Refractories, Alper, A.M., Academic Press Inc., New

York (1970).

High Temperature Oxides, V olume 5-11, Oxides of Rare Earths, Titanium, Zirconium, Hafnium, .\iobium. and Tantalum.

Alper, A.M., Academic Press Inc., New York (1970).

High Temperature Oxides, Volume 5-111, Magnesia, Alumina, Beryllia Ceramics: Fabrication, Characterization and

Properties, Alper, A.M., Academic Press Inc., New York (1970).

High Temperature Oxides, Volume 5-IV, Refractory Glasses, Glass-Ceramics, and Ceramics, Alper, ,\.M., Academic Press

Inc., New York (1971).

Refractories for Iron- and Steelmaking, Chesters, J.H., The Metals Society London (1975).

Special Ceramics

Ferrites: Physical Properties of Ferrimagnetic Oxides in Relation to Their Technical Applications, Smit, J., and Wijn.

W.P.M.. John Wilev and Sons, Inc.. New York (1959).

High Temperature Inorganic Coatings, Huminik, J., Reinhold Publishing Co (1963).

Piezoelectric Ceramics, jaffe, B., Cook, W.R., Jr., and Jaffe, H., Academic Press, New York (1971).

Bioceramics, Hall. C.W., Hulbert, S.F., Levine, S.N., and Young, F.H., Interscience Publishers, New York (1972).

Specifications

Compilation of the Melting Points of the Metal Oxides, Schneider, S.J., National Bureau of Standards .Monograph 68

(October 10, 1963).

Annual Book of ASTM Standards, American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street. Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania 19103.

Part 16 — Chemical Resistant Nonmetallic Materials; Clay and Concrete Pipe and Tile; Masonry Mortars and L nits; Asbestos/ Cement Products. Part 17 — Refractories; Glass; Ceramic Whitewares; Porcelain Enamel; Manufactured Carbon and Graphite Products.

General

Industrial Ceramics, Singer. F.. and Singer, S.S., Chemical Publishing Co. Inc., New York (1963).

Fine Ceramics, Norton, F.H., McGraw-Hill Book .Company, New York (1970).

Ceramics and Glass: Science and Technology, a Series of Monographs, Edited by Wachtman, John B.. Jr. Radome Engineering Handbook: Design and Principles, Volume 1, Edited by Walton, J.D., Jr., Marcel Dekker. Inc.. New York (1970).

Physics of Electronic Ceramics (in two parts) , Volume 2, Edited by Hench, L.L., and Dove. D.B., Marcel Dekker. Inc.. New York (1971, 1972).

j Characterization of Ceramics, Volume 3. Edited bv Hench, L.L., and Gould. R.W.. Marcel Dekker. Inc.. New 'iork (1971).

Electrical Conductivity in Ceramics and Gla^s, Volume 4 (in two parts) , Edited by Tallan, N.M., Marcel Dekker. Inc.. New York (1974).

Ceramic Processing, Volume 5, Edited bv Jorgensen, P.J.. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York (in preparation).

Mechanical Properties of Ceramics, Volume 6, Edited by Wachtman, J.B.. Jr., Marcel Dekker. Inc.. New York (in preparation).

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1;
Materials Index to Source Numbers*

Material Source Numbers

Carbon 1,9,11,15,16,19,26,31.32

Composites 9,25,26,30.31 Glass 9,12,13,14,15,19,25,26,30,31,32

Glass-ceramics 14,26,30

Graphite 1,9,15,16,26.32

Intermetallics 3,8,9,25,26,30

Refractories 3,8,9, 1 1 , 15, 1 7, 18, 19,2 1 ,22,30,3 1 ,32,36,37

Alumina 6,15,17,19,20.31.32

Chromite 15.19 Dolomite 19

Fireclay 9.15 Magnesite 15,19

Silica 6,15,19.32

Special Ceramics

Borides 2,3,8,9,11,19,22,26

Carbides 2,3,5,8,9,11,15,19,20,21,22.26

Cermets 9.19,20,21,22,25,30.31

Cyanides 10.27 Halides 5,6,9.10.27

Nitrides 2,3,5,8,9,11,22.26

Oxides 1,2,4,5.6,8,9,10,15,17,19,20,26.27.30

Porcelain enamels 15,31,32.35

Silicides 2,8,9,11,19,22.26

Sulfides 3.8,9,10,26.27 Structural Ceramics

Brick 15,18,32,33.36

Structural clay products 15,18,31,32.33.34

Tile 15,32.33

Whiteware 31.32

' A source listed here for a given material contains data on some properties of that material. One listed for a given property on the facing page contains data on that property for some materials. Generally, although not always, a source

listed under both the material and property sought will cover the data desired. To facilitate the use of these indices, this one-page Materials Index is repeated facing each of the two pages of the Properties Index.

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Properties Index to Source Numbers

Properly Source Numbers

Abrasion resistance 9,15,17,18,19.20.32

Absorptance 1,3,6,12,15,17,25,30,32

Acoustical properties 17,33

Bend strength 2,4,9,15,17

Bond strength 9,14,15,32.33.37

Chemical reactions 2.4.15,17

Chemical resistance 3,9,12,13,14,15,26,32,33

Colloidal properties 17,31

Color 2,3,4,13,14,15,17,32

Compressive strength 3,4,14,15,17,19,20.21,26,32,37

Corrosion resistance 8,14,15,20,21,26

Creep properties 2,8,9,13,15,17,19,20,26

Critical magnetic fields 2,29

Critical temperatures 2,29

Cryogenic properties 23,29

Crystal structure properties 2,3,4,8,11,14,17,22,24,26,28,29,31

Density 2,4,8,12,13,14,15,18,19,21,22,24,26,28,32,37

Dielectric constants 2,3,4,12,13,14,15,17,25

Dielectric loss 12,13,14,15,17,25

Dielectric strength 12,13,14,15,17.25

Elasticity 12.13,14.15

Electrical conductivity or resistivity 2,3,4,9,13,14,15,17,18,20,21,25,32

Emittance 1,3,4,6,9,12,15,17,25,30

Fatigue properties 9,15,17,20,21,26,31

Flexure strength 15,26.31.32.33

Hardness 2,3,4,8,9,12,13,14,15,17,19,20,21,22,25,31.32 Heat capacity 3,4,7,9,13,15,25,30.31 Heat of formation 3,4.5.9 Heat of fusion 3.4,9.14.15,18.20
Materials Index to Source Numbers*

Material Source -Number*

Carbon 1,9,11,15,16,19,26,31.32

Composites 9,25,26,30,31 Glass 9,12,13,14,15,19,25,26,30,31.32

Glass-ceramics 14.26,30

Graphite 1,9,15,16,26,32

Intermetallics 3,8,9,25,26.30

Refractories 3.8,9,11,15,17,18,19,21,22,30,31,32,36,37

Alumina 6,15,17,19,20,31,32

Chromite 15,19

Dolomite 19

Fireclay 9,15

Magnesite 15,19

Silica 6,15,19,32

Special Ceramics

Borides 2,3,8,9.11,19,22,26

Carbides 2,3,5,8,9,11,15,19,20,21,22,26

Cermets 9,19,20,21,22,25,30,31

Cvanides 10,27

Halides 5,6,9,10,27

Nitrides 2,3,5,8,9,11,22,26

Oxides 1,2,4,5,6,8,9,10,15,17,19,20,26,27,30

Porcelain enamels 15,31,32,35

Silicides 2,8,9,11,19,22,26

Sulfides 3,8,9,10,26,27 Structural Ceramics

Brick 15,18,32,33,36

Structural clay products 15,18,31,32,33,34

Tile

' 15,32,33

Whiteware 31,32

' A source listed here tor a given material contains data on some properties of that material. One listed for a given property on the facing page contains data on that property for some materials. Generally, although not always, a source

listed under both the material and property sought will cover the data desired. To facilitate the use of these indices, this one-page Materials Index is repeated facing each of the two pages of the Properties Index.

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Properties Index to Souree Numbers—Continued

Property Source Numbers

High temperature properties 2,3,4,9,11,15,17.19.20,26.31

Impact strength 3,9,15,17,20,21.32

Magnetic susceptibihty 2,3,4,9,13,14,15,17,25

Mehing point '. 2,8,9,11,13,14,15,19,22,24,26.28

Modulus of elasticity 2,3,4,6,8,9,13,15,17,19,20,21,26,32.37

Neutron cross section 2,4,9,20

Oxidation resistance 8,15,19,21,26

Phase diagrams 3,4, 10, 1 1 , 15, 19.27,3

Physicochemical properties 4,20,28

Poisson's ratio 2,4,6,13,15,17,20,32

Radiation effects 2,12,14,15.17.33

Reflectance 1,6,9,12,15,30,32

Refractive index 2,4,6,12,13,14,15,17,19,24,25

Shrinkage 15,18.32,37

Solid state properties 25,28,31

SpalHng 15,18,19,32.37

Specific heat 1,2,4,6,8,9,13,15,17,19,21.30

Specifications 14,15,26,33,34,35,36,37

Superconductivity 23,26,29

Surface properties 12,13,15,17,18,32

Tensile strength 2,3,4,6,8,9,12,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,26

Thermal conductivity 1,2,3,4,6,8,9,12,13,14,15,17,19,20,21,26,30,32

Thermal diffusivity 1,6,9,12,15,17,18,26,30,32,33

Thermal expansion 1,2,3,4,6,8,9,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,26,30,32,33

Thermal radiation properties 1,2,30

Thermal shock 8,9,14,15,17.19,20,26,30,32

Thermodynamic properties 2,4,5,7,22,26,29.30

Torsional shear strength 15,17.33

Transmittance 1.6.12.17.30 Vapor pressure 2,3,4,9,15

Viscosity 1.4.12.13.15.30 Wear resistance 15.21.32

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