CHAPTER 1

I. Terminologies

Materials Science
investigating the relationships that exist
between the structures and properties of materials.

Materials Engineering
designing or engineering
the structure of a material to produce a predetermined set of properties

materials scientist
develops or synthesizes new materials

materials engineer
create new products or systems using existing materials, and/or to develop techniques for processing
materials

Structure
relates to the arrangement of its internal
components

microscopic
that which is subject to direct observation
using some type of microscope.

macroscopic
that may be viewed with
the naked eye are termed .

Property
a material trait in terms of the kind and magnitude
of response to a specific imposed stimulus

Metals
composed of one or more metallic elements and often also nonmetallic elements in relatively small
amounts. Atoms in metals and their alloys are arranged in a very orderly manner and in comparison
to the ceramics and polymers, are relatively dense. These materials are relatively stiff and strong, yet
are ductile and are resistant to fracture. Metallic materials have large numbers of nonlocalized
electrons; that is, these electrons are not bound to particular atoms.
properties of metals are directly attributable to these electrons:
extremely good conductors of electricity and heat
not transparent to visible light
a polished metal surface has a lustrous appearance
In addition, some of the metals (viz., Fe, Co, and Ni) have desirable magnetic properties.

Ceramics
Ceramics are compounds between metallic and nonmetallic elements; they are most
frequently oxides, nitrides, and carbides.
Characteristics:
are relatively stiff and strongstiffnesses and strengths are comparable to those of the metals
typically very hard. On the other hand, they are extremely brittle (lack ductility), and are highly
susceptible to fracture
typically insulative to the passage of heat and electricity, and are more resistant to high temperatures
and harsh environments than metals and polymers
optical characteristics, ceramics may be transparent, translucent, or opaque
and some of the oxide ceramics (e.g., Fe3O4) exhibit magnetic behavior.

Polymers
Polymers include the familiar plastic and rubber materials. Many of them are organic
compounds that are chemically based on carbon, hydrogen, and other nonmetallic
elements
have very large molecular structures,
often chain-like in nature that have a backbone of carbon atoms
typically have low densities, whereas their mechanical characteristics
are generally dissimilar to the metallic and ceramic materialsthey are not as stiff
nor as strong as these other material types
easily formed into complex shapes

Drawbacks:
tendency to soften and/or decompose at modest temperatures, which, in some instances,
limits their use.
low electrical conductivities and are nonmagnetic

Composites
A composite is composed of two (or more) individual materials, which come from
the categories discussed aboveviz., metals, ceramics, and polymers. The design goal
of a composite is to achieve a combination of properties that is not displayed by
any single material, and also to incorporate the best characteristics of each of the
component materials.

Advanced Materials
Materials that are utilized in high-technology (or high-tech) applications are sometimes
termed.
typically traditional materials whose properties have been enhanced,
and, also newly developed, high-performance materials. Furthermore, they may be
of all material types (e.g., metals, ceramics, polymers), and are normally expensive

High Technology
we mean a device or product
that operates or functions using relatively intricate and sophisticated principles; examples
include electronic equipment (camcorders, CD/DVD players, etc.), computers,
fiber-optic systems, spacecraft, aircraft, and military rocketry.

Semiconductors
Semiconductors have electrical properties that are intermediate between the electrical
conductors (viz. metals and metal alloys) and insulator

Biomaterials
Biomaterials are employed in components implanted into the human body for
replacement of diseased or damaged body parts.These materials must not produce
toxic substances and must be compatible with body tissues

Smart Materials
Smart (or intelligent) materials are a group of new and state-of-the-art materials
now being developed that will have a significant influence on many of our technologies
smart implies that these materials are able to sense changes
in their environments and then respond to these changes in predetermined manners
traits that are also found in living organisms

sensor
detects an input signal

actuator
performs a responsive and adaptive function
may be called upon to change shape, position, natural
frequency, or mechanical characteristics in response to changes in temperature,
electric fields, and/or magnetic fields

Shape memory
alloys are metals that, after having been deformed,
revert back to their original shapes when temperature is changed

Piezoelectric ceramics
expand and contract in response to an applied electric field (or voltage)
also generate an electric field when their dimensions are altered

magnetostrictive materials
its behavior is analogous to that of the piezoelectrics, except that they are responsive to magnetic
fields.
electrorheological and magnetorheological fluids
liquids that experience dramatic changes in viscosity upon
the application of electric and magnetic fields, respectively.

Nanoengineered Materials
materials that are built from simple atomic-level constituents

Nanotechnology
Branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers,
especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules

Topdown science
Approach that begins with studying large and complex structures then investigating the fundamental
building blocks structures which are smaller and simpler.

bottom-up approach
manipulation and moving of atoms and molecules to form new structures
and with that, design new materials that are built from simple atomic-level constituents. With this kind
of ability to carefully arrange atoms, opportunities open in the development of mechanical, electrical,
magnetic, and other properties that are not otherwise possible.


II. Formulas
No formulas yet.



III. Enumerative Data

important properties of solid materials may be grouped into six different
categories:
mechanical
electrical
thermal
magnetic
optical
deteriorative

Mechanical properties relate deformation to an applied load or force; examples
include elastic modulus and strength. For electrical properties, such as electrical
conductivity and dielectric constant, the stimulus is an electric field. The thermal behavior
of solids can be represented in terms of heat capacity and thermal conductivity.
Magnetic properties demonstrate the response of a material to the application of
a magnetic field. For optical properties, the stimulus is electromagnetic or light radiation;
index of refraction and reflectivity are representative optical properties. Finally,
deteriorative characteristics relate to the chemical reactivity of materials

four components of the discipline of materials science and
engineering and their interrelationship
processing
structure
properties
performance



3 important criteria
in-service conditions
any deterioration of material properties that may occur during service operation
finished product cost


three basic classifications of solids (based primarily on chemical makeup and
atomic structure,)

metals
ceramics
polymers

advanced materials
Semiconductors
Biomaterials
Materials of the Future

Materials of the future
Smart Materials
Nanoengineered Materials

Components of a smart material (or system)
sensor
actuator


Four types of materials are commonly used for actuators
shape memory alloys
piezoelectric ceramics
magnetostrictive materials
electrorheological/magnetorheologicalfluids.

Materials/devices employed as sensors
optical fibers
piezoelectric materials (including some polymers)
microelectromechanical devices