The materials science tetrahedron defines the scope of materials science and engineering. The tetrahedron emphasizes the four interdependent, distinct aspects of materials science: processing,...
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Hysteresis means that some behavior is history-dependent. When two variables with hysteresis are graphed, they generally form a “hysteresis loop.” The most common example of hysteresis is...
The most direct difference between FCC and BCC crystals is in the atomic arrangements. The face-centered cubic structure has an atom at all 8 corner positions, and at the center of all 6 faces. The...
13 Reasons Why You Should Study Materials Science and Engineering
You should study materials science if you are curiosity-driven, enjoy learning radically new things, balance logical and creative thinking, want to perform undergraduate research, and want to command...
What is Materials Science and Engineering? The Definitive Explanation
Materials science and engineering is the interdisciplinary study of useful matter. Materials science is a unique combination of science and engineering, physics and chemistry, logic and creativity....
Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs): Materials, Manufacturing Methods, and Applications
Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs) are heat-resistant, ceramic coatings that are applied to superalloys. TBCs have complex chemistry that protects the base superalloy from heat, oxidation, and...