Modern Materials

List of Contributors

Preface

Contents of Previous Volumes

Radiation-Processed Wood-Plastic Materials

I. Introduction

II. Characterization

III. Methods of Preparation

IV. Working Characteristics

V. Product Uses

VI. Marketing and Economics

VII. Potential and Use

References

Jewels for Industry

I. Introduction

II. Diamond

III. Ruby and Sapphire

IV. Emerald

V. Quartz

VI. Miscellaneous

VII. Future Developments

A Few Selected References for Additional Information

Solid Propellants

I. Introduction

II. Modern Solid Propellant Rocket Motors

III. Formulation of Solid Propellants

IV. Processing Solid Propellants

V. Physical Properties of Solid Propellants

VI. Propellant Testing and Rocket Motor Inspection

VII. Advanced Solid Propellants and Rocket Concepts

VIII. Conclusions

References

Superconductors

I. Introduction

II. The Discovery and Development of Superconductivity

III. The Origin of Superconductivity

IV. Materials for Superconducting Magnets

V. Power Applications

VI. Computer Elements

VII. The Superconducting Bolometer

VIII. Frictionless Bearings

IX. High-Frequency Application of Superconductors

X. The Future of Superconductivity

XI. Summary

References

Engineering Glass

I. Nature and Chemical Composition

II. Manufacture

III. Properties

IV. Engineering of Glass

V. Glass in Buildings

VI. Vehicle Glazing

VII. Industrial Uses

VIII. Lamp and Electronic Industries

IX. Glass for Science

X. Summary

References

Beryllium

I. Introduction

II. Sources and Metal Recovery

III. Properties of Beryllium

IV. Beryllium Oxide

V. Beryllium as an Alloying Element

VI. Fabrication

VII. Special Products

VIII. Precautions in Handling

IX. Applications

X. Recent Developments

XI. Conclusions

References

Author Index

Subject Index