Materials Science in Space
Theory, Experiments, Technology
L. Regel'(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 1. June 1987
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-470-20771-0 (ISBN)
Description
Current investigation on materials in space has focused on the study of the variations of mechanical, optical and electrical properties as they are effected by the factors which characterize the exploitation of space. This book provides unified, comprehensive coverage of the field. Covered are the behaviour problems of materials in space including: hydrodynamics, the laws of heat and mass transfer and the theory of thermal convection by concentration gradient. Also provided are experimental studies of the growth of semiconductor crystals, the solidification characteristics of metals alloys and compound in microgravity. A final section deals with experiments in weightlessness. An extensive bibliography series to augment the information is also provided.
More details
Language
English
Other
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 180 mm
Weight
510 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-20771-0 (9780470207710)
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Content
Theoretical Considerations on the Characteristics of Crystal Growth Under Microgravity; Growth of Semiconductor Materials Developed from the Melt or from the Vapour Phase in Microgravity; Solidification of Metals, Alloys and Composite Materials in Reduced Gravity; Solidification of Glasses in Microgravity; Crystal Growth from Aqueous Solutions in Microgravity (Bulk Crystallization); Apparatus for Experimental Study of Materials in Space; Experiments in Weightlessness of Short Duration (Towers, Aircraft, Rockets); Crystal Growth and Solidification in High Gravity; Conclusion.