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Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

William D. Callister, Jr. David G. Rethwisch

ISBN #9780471736967

7th Edition

771 Questions

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Learning Objectives

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CONCEPT

DEFINITION

Ceramics Fabrication Techniques

The methods and processes used for shaping, forming, and consolidating ceramic materials into final products with desired properties.

Example Problems

Example 1

Briefly explain the difference between self diffusion and inter diffusion.

Example 2

Self-diffusion involves the motion of atoms that are all of the same type; therefore it is not subject to observation by compositional changes, as with inter-diffusion. Suggest one way in which self-diffusion may be monitored.

Example 3

(a) Compare interstitial and vacancy atomic mechanisms for diffusion. (b) Cite two reasons why interstitial diffusion is normally more rapid than vacancy diffusion.

Example 4

Briefly explain the concept of steady state as it applies to diffusion.

Example 5

(a) Briefly explain the concept of a driving force. (b) What is the driving force for steady-state diffusion?
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