Characterization of minerals, metals and materials : Proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the Materials Characterization Committee of the Extraction and Processing Division of TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society)

Product Description This state-of-the-art reference contains chapters on all aspects of the characterization of minerals, metals, and materials. The title presents papers from one of the largest yearly gatherings of materials scientists in the world and thoroughly discusses the characterization of minerals, metals, and materialsThe scope includes current industrial applications and research and developments in the following areas: • Characterization of Ferrous Metals • Characterization of Non-Ferrous Materials • Characterization of Minerals and Ceramics • Characterization Technologies • Characterization of Environmental and Construction Materials • Characterization of Energy, Electronic and Optical Materials • Characterization of Carbon and Soft Materials • Characterization of Light Metals  An excellent reference for global extractive and process metallurgy industries, materials scientists and engineers, metallurgists, and mechanical engineers.  About the Author Jiann-Yang Hwang, Michigan Technological University. Sergio Montero, State University of North Rio De Janeiro. Chenguang Bai, Chongqing University. John Carpenter, US Department of Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory.