Fifty Materials That Make the World (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book introduces materials and how advances in materials result in advances in technology and our daily lives. Each chapter covers a particular material, how the material was discovered or invented, when it was first used, how this material has impacted the world, what makes the material important, how it is used today, and future applications. The list of materials covered in this book includes stone, wood, natural fibers, metals, clay, lead, iron, steel, silicon, glass, rubber, composites, polyethylene, rare earth magnet, and alloys.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	July 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Ian Baker
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	271
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-78764-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Industrial applications of scientific research & technological innovation Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > General
LSN:	3-319-78764-0
Barcode:	9783319787640

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