• An Overview • Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding • Structure of Materials • Imperfections in Solid Materials • Diffusion in Materials • Constitution of Alloys and Solid State-freezing • Plastic Deformation, Cold and Hot Working of Metals and Alloys • Phase Diagrams • The Iron-carbon System • Phase Transformations • Ferrous Metals and Alloys • Heat Treatment of Steel and Wear of Metals • Nonferrous Metals and Alloys • Mechanical Properties of Metals-Testing • Strengthening Mechanisms in Metals • Failure of Metals and Failure Analysis • Ceramic Materials • Structure, Characteristics and Applications of Polymers • Composite Materials and Protective Coatings • Adhesives, Insulating, Construction and Miscellaneous Materials • Corrosion and Degradation of Materials • Electrical Properties of Materials • Magnetic Properties of Materials • Optical Properties of Materials • Appendix • Index.