Publisher's Synopsis
This volume brings together research and developments in the processing of glasses, ceramics and composite materials. The papers are contributed by specialists in their fields and comprise a summation of modern ceramics processing and future prospects in the field. Emphasizing the chemistry necessary to ensure efficient production and satisfactory results, contributors discuss advances in Sol-Gel and ultrafine powder processes, the chemical principles and applications of ultrastructure processing, and also address transform processes, preparation of powders and control of the characteristics of finished products.
