1st Edition
by Randall M. German (Author), Seong Jin Park (Author)
The only handbook of mathematical relations with a focus on particulate materials processing
The
National Science Foundation estimates that over 35% of
materials-related funding is now directed toward modeling. In part, this
reflects the increased knowledge and the high cost of experimental
work. However, currently there is no organized reference book to help
the particulate materials community with sorting out various relations.
This book fills that important need, providing readers with a
quick-reference handbook for easy consultation.
This
one-of-a-kind handbook gives readers the relevant mathematical relations
needed to model behavior, generate computer simulations, analyze
experiment data, and quantify physical and chemical phenomena commonly
found in particulate materials processing. It goes beyond the
traditional barriers of only one material class by covering the major
areas in ceramics, cemented carbides, powder metallurgy, and particulate
materials. In many cases, the governing equations are the same but the
terms are material-specific. To rise above these differences, the
authors have assembled the basic mathematics around the following
topical structure:
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Powder technology relations, such as
those encountered in atomization, milling, powder production, powder
characterization, mixing, particle packing, and powder testing
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Powder
processing, such as uniaxial compaction, injection molding, slurry and
paste shaping techniques, polymer pyrolysis, sintering, hot isostatic
pressing, and forging, with accompanying relations associated with
microstructure development and microstructure coarsening
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Finishing
operations, such as surface treatments, heat treatments, microstructure
analysis, material testing, data analysis, and structure-property
relations
Handbook of Mathematical Relations in Particulate Materials Processing
is suited for quick reference with stand-alone definitions, making it
the perfect complement to existing resources used by academic
researchers, corporate product and process developers, and various
scientists, engineers, and technicians working in materials processing.
