Structure of a crystal. Defects in a crystal. Phase diagram. Phase transformation. Diffusion. Strength of materials. Mechanism for strengthening materials. Microstructure. Erosion and oxidation. Ferrous materials. Metals. Polymers. Ceramics. Composites. The electrical, magnetic, thermal, optical, mechanical and dielectric properties of materials.




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