Rahaman (ceramic engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla) details methods in the processing of polycrystalline ceramics in this text for a one-semester (or two-quarter) course at the senior undergraduate or introductory graduate level. Coverage progresses from synthesis of powders through special topics in sintering, and chapter problems are included. A background in processing of traditional ceramics is assumed. This second edition contains new material on powder synthesis and sol-gel processing, and expanded material on many areas, including colloid stability and additives used in ceramic forming. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
