Innovative Processing and Synthesis of Ceramics, Glasses and Composites II: v. 94 (Ceramic Transactions) - Tapa dura

Contains 50 papers on various aspects of synthesis and processing of ceramics, glasses, and composites, from a May 1998 symposium. The latest developments in combustion and shock synthesis, reaction forming/bonding, mechanical alloying, sol-gel, polymer, microwave, and spark plasma processes are described. Papers describing preparation of oxide and nonoxide ceramics in the form of powders, thin films, coatings, fibers, and crystals are included. Some aspects of joining and laminated object manufacturing are also described. Specific topics include application of sol-gel concepts to synthesis of nonoxide ceramics, and polymer derived ceramic hard materials by addition of tungsten. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)