Strengthening of Ceramics: Treatments: Tests, and Design Applications [Paperback]

This book presents the descriptions of individual treatments and resulting improvements in the strength of polycrystalline ceramics and oxide single crystals. It provides information on potential applications, limitations of the treatments, design considerations, and costs.1. Introduction 2. Thermal Treatments 3. Coatings and Chemical Treatments 4. Potential ApplicationsThis book presents the descriptions of individual treatments and resulting improvements in the strength of polycrystalline ceramics and oxide single crystals. It provides information on potential applications, limitations of the treatments, design considerations, and costs.US