
Solid Matter
Joseph Angelo(Author)
Facts on File (Publisher)
Published on 1. April 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
236 pages
979-8-88725-280-3 (ISBN)
Description
Solid Matter, Revised Edition uncovers many of the discoveries that led to the scientific interpretation of matter in the solid state. Supported by a generous quantity of full-color illustrations, Solid Matter, Revised Edition introduces the fundamental characteristics and properties of solid matter. This reference describes the cosmic connection of the elements, leading readers through several key events in human prehistory that resulted in advanced uses of matter in the solid state.
Solid Matter, Revised Edition is designed to help any student or teacher with an interest in the mysteries of matter: what it is, where it came from, how scientists measure and characterize it, and how knowledge of its fascinating properties and characteristics has shaped the course of human civilization.
Chapters include:
- Solid Matter: An Initial Perspective
- Physical Behavior of Matter
- The Gravity of Matter
- Fundamentals of Materials Science
- Rocks and Minerals
- Metals
- Building Materials
- Carbon: Earth's Most Versatile Element
- Sand, Silicon, and Ceramics
- Polymers, Soft Matter, and Composites.
More details
Edition
Revised Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Hardback (stationery)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-88725-280-3 (9798887252803)
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