Shock and Materials

This book highlights how the properties and structure of materials are affected by dynamic high pressures generated by explosions, projectile impacts, laser compression, electric discharge or ball milling.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 27 March 2018
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the fascinating realm of how materials are profoundly impacted by the dynamic high pressures generated by a diverse range of phenomena, including explosions, projectile impacts, laser compression, electric discharges, or ball milling. It begins by providing a foundational understanding of shock-wave physics and outlining experimental techniques, before embarking on a comprehensive survey of dynamic compressibility and equations of state for various substances. The book explores phase transitions, synthesis of novel compounds under shock, and a wide array of industrial applications, including hardening of metals, grinding (fragmentation) of solids, saturation of solids with defects for use as catalysts, production of superhard materials like synthetic diamond and BN (boron nitride), and the development of nanomaterials, particularly nanodiamond. Furthermore, it discusses state-of-the-art techniques such as combining dynamic and static compression to achieve the synthesis of monolithic materials. By unraveling the intricate interplay between high pressures and materials' properties and structure, this book offers valuable insights into the field of materials science and engineering, paving the way for innovative advancements in various industries.

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 241 x 163 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811078859
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018