Microstructure-A prologue

Authors

Hubert I. Aaronson, Michigan Technological University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1975

Department

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Abstract

The principal developments in science and engineering which led to modern physical metallurgy and materials science are briefly noted. Since these fields may be described as a science of partially self-organizing events, detailed experimental observations are of utmost importance in the formulation of a realistic base for theory. The central importance of microstructure, not only in physical metallurgy but also in the areas of ceramics, semi-conductors, biomaterials and polymers in which metallurgical principles have found important application as part of the "super-field" of materials science and engineering, is especially emphasized.

Publisher's Statement

© 1975

Publication Title

Metallography

Recommended Citation

Aaronson, H. (1975). Microstructure-A prologue. Metallography, 8(1), 1-3. http://doi.org/10.1016/0026-0800(75)90003-8
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