本书充分考虑了专业英语教学的特点，注重专业术语的准确性。内容设置反映了材料研究的基本理论，适合材料科学与工程一级学科宽口径的专业培养。全书由六部分构成，第一部分概述材料科学与工程学科发展，第二部分讲述材料科学的物理冶金基础内容，第三部分讲述材料的物理性能，如电、热、磁及光性能，第四部分介绍材料的力学性能，第五部分介绍材料的加工过程，最后一部分内容分别介绍了各类材料，如金属合金、陶瓷、高分子及复合材料，以及材料的选材及设计标准。本书内容丰富，讲解通俗易懂，具有很强的可读性。

本书由六部分构成，第一部分概述材料科学与工程学科发展，第二部分讲述材料科学的物理冶金基础内容，第三部分讲述材料的物理性能，如电、热、磁及光性能，第四部分介绍材料的力学性能，第五部分介绍材料的加工过程，最后一部分内容分别介绍了各类材料，如金属合金、陶瓷、高分子及复合材料，以及材料的选材及设计标准。

本书适合作高等院校材料专业及相关专业高年级学生的专业英语教材，也可作为该类专业的研究生以及从事相关领域的教学、科研和工程技术人员的自学用书。

Part 1 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

Chapter 1 Introduction 

1.1 Historical Perspective

1.2 Importance of Materials Science and Engineering 

1.3 Advanced Materials 

1.4 Modem Materials Needs

Part 2 Physical Foundations of Materials Science

Chapter 2 Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding

 2.1 Introduction

 2.2 Atomic Structure

 2.3 Electrons in Atoms

 2.4 The Periodic Table

 2.5 Atomic Bonding in Solids

 2.6 Primary Interatomic Bonds

Chapter 3 The Structure of Crystalline Solids

 3.1 Introduction

 3.2 Crystal Structures

 3.3 Crystallographic Directions

 3.4 Crystalline and Noncrystalline Materials

Chapter 4 Imperfections in Solids

 4.1 Introduction

 4.2 Point Defects

 4.3 Miscellaneous Imperfection

 4.4 Grain Size Determination

Chapter 5 Diffusion

 5.1 Introduction

 5.2 Diffusion Mechanisms

 5.3 Steady-State Diffusion 

 5.4 Nonsteady-State Diffusion

 5.5 Factors That Influence Diffusion

Chapter 6 Phase Diagrams

 6.1 Introduction 

 6.2 Defmitiomand Basic Concepts

 6.3 Phases

 6.4 Phase Equilibrium

 6.5 Equilibrium Phase Diagrams

 6.6 Interpretation of Phase Diagrams 

Chapter 7 Phase Transformations in Metals

 7.1 Introduction

 7.2 Phase Transformations

 7.3 Microstmctural and Property Changes in Iron-Carbon Alloys

 7.4 Mechanical Behavior of Iron-Carbon Alloys

Part 3 Physical Properties of Materials

Chapter 8 Electrical Properties

 8.1 Introduction

 8.2 Electrical Conduction

 8.3 Energy Band Diagrams and Number of Charge Carriers

 8.4 Classifications of Conductors

 8.5 Ionic Conduction Mechanisms

 8.6 Effects of Defects and lmpurites

 8.7 Superconductivity

Chapter 9 Thermal Properties

 9.1 Introduction

 9.2 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

 9.3 Heat Capacity

 9.4 Thermal Conduction Mechanisms

 9.5 Thermal Stresses

Chapter 10 Magnetic Properties 

 10.1 Introduction

 10.2 Basic Concepts

 10.3 Ferromagnetism 

 10.4 Cormnon Magnets 

Chapter 11 Optical Properties

 11.1 Introduction

 11.2 Optical Properties

 11.3 Interactions of Light with Solids

 11.4 Atomic and Electronic Interactions

 11.5 Optical Properties of Metals

 11.6 Optical Properties of Non-Metals

 11.7 Applications of Optical Phenomena

Part 4 Mechanical Properties of Materials

Chapter 12 Mechanical Properties of Metals

 12.1 Introduction

 12.2 Concepts of Stress and Strain

 12.3 Elastic Deformation

 12.4 Tensile Properties

Chapter 13 Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms

 13.1 Introduction

 13.2 Dislocations and Plastic Defommtion

 13.3 Mechanisms of Strengthening in Metals

 13.4 Recovery, Recrystallization and Grain Growth

Chapter 14 Failure

 14.1 Introduction

 14.2 Fracture

 14.3 Fatigue

 14.4 Creep

Chapter 15 Corrosion and Degradation

 15.1 Introduction

 15.2 Nature of Corrosion

 15.3 Effect Factors of Corrosion

 15.4 Types of Corrosion

 15.5 Determination of Corrosion Characteristics 

 15.6 Corrosion control

Part5 Processing

Chapter 16 Themud Processing of Metal Alloys

 16.1 Introduction

 16.2 Annealing Processes

 16.3 Heat Trealment of Steels 

 16.4 Precipitation Hardening

Part6 Materials and Design

Chapter 17 Metal Alloys

 17.1 Introduction

 17.2 Fabrication of Metals

 17.3 Ferrous Alloys

 17.4 Nonferrous Alloys

Chapter 18 Ceramics

 18.1 Introduction

 18.2 Ceramic Structures

 18.3 Ceramic Phase Diagrams

 18.4 Mechanical Properties

 18.5 Applications of Ceramics 

CAmper 19 Polymers

 19.1 Introduction

 19.2 Polymerization Reactions

 19.3 Types of Polymers

 19.4 Strengthening Mechanisms

Chapter 20 Composites

 20.1 Introduction

 20.2 Classifications of Composites

 20.3 Particle-Reinforced Composites

 20.4 Fiber-Reinforced Composites

 20.5 Structural Composites

Chapter 21 Materials Selection and Design Considerations

 21.1 Introduction

 21.2 The Property Spectrum

 21.3 Selection of Materials

 21.4 Design with Materials