Kinetic processes
Subtitle: crystal growth, diffusion, and phase transitions in materials
By: Kenneth A. Jackson.
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Weinheim; [Chichester]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 409
Subjects: Kinetic theory of matter.; Phase transformations (Statistical physics)
Description: The formation of solids is governed by kinetic processes, which are closely related to the macroscopic behaviour of the resulting materials. With the main focus on ease of understanding, the author begins with the basic processes at the atomic level to illustrate their connections to material properties. Diffusion processes during crystal growth and phase transformations are examined in detail. Since the underlying mathematics are very complex, approximation methods typically used in practice are the prime choice of approach. Apart from metals and alloys, the book places special emphasis on th.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.