Handbook of Ceramic, Glasses, and Diamonds

For those needing to generate new product concepts, select materials and designs that make these innovative ideas work, or stay ahead of the learning curve in the fast-evolving field of materials technology, this in-depth Handbook of Ceramics, Glasses, and Diamonds provides clear, straightforward guidance.HANDBOOK OF CERAMICS, GLASSES, AND DIAMONDSFor new product design, and materials processes and requirements, this is the be-all, end-all professional resource on the expanding uses, methods, and forms in ceramics, glasses, and diamonds. Written by a leading expert in high-tech materials, the Handbook-- *Brings you up to speed on innovative uses in new products *Gives product designers and industry specialists valuable insights on performance characteristics of these materials and their forms *Helps you implement materials for optimal performance *Features extensive reference data, including properties and selection criteria *Provides guidelines for specification and design *Introduces new applications *Offers 3 full chapters on all aspects of diamond forms and technologyDesign, Prototyping, and Manufacturing ResourceHarper, Charles A. is the author of 'Handbook of Ceramic, Glasses, and Diamonds' with ISBN 9780070267121 and ISBN 007026712X.