The Chemistry of Materials and their Role in a Sustainable Society

by Jennifer E. Mihalick
forthcoming from Linus Learning

1. Classification of Matter	1.1 Why Study Materials? 1.2 Why Study the Chemistry of Materials? 1.3 How Does Atomic Structure Relate to Chemical Properties?
2. Structure of Solids	2.1 Crystals 2.2 Defects in Crystals 2.3 Amorphous Solids
3. Metals	3.1 Historical Development of Metal Processing 3.2 Types of Chemical Bonds 3.3 Electron Transfer Reactions 3.4 Commercial Refining of Iron 3.5 Electrolysis
4. Alloys	4.1 Bronze 4.2 Steel 4.3 Aluminum Alloys 4.4 Titanium 4.5 Rare and Valuable Metals 4.6 Magnets
5. Structure of Polymers	5.1 Properties of Polymers 5.2 Covalent Bonds 5.3 Lewis Structures 5.4 Functional Groups in Polymers 5.5 Intermolecular Forces 5.6 Polymer Classes
6. Polymerization Reactions	6.1 Chemical Modifications of a Natural Polymer 6.2 Condensation Reactions 6.3 Addition Reactions 6.4 The Rest of the Polymer Life Cycle
7. Processing and Performance of Polymers	7.1 Textiles 7.2 Paper Manufacturing 7.3 Shaping Thermoplastics and Thermosets 7.4 Laminates and Composites 7.5 Fluorinated Polymers 7.6 Life Cycle
8. Dyes and Paints	8.1 The Relationship of Light and Color 8.2 Dyes 8.3 Paints
9. Pottery	9.1 Basic Properties and Composition of Pottery 9.2 Historical Development of Pottery 9.3 Conditions in the Kiln 9.4 Conduction of Heat by Materials
10. Glass	10.1 Physical and Chemical Properties 10.2 Composition and Structure 10.3 History of Processing Methods 10.4 Interaction with Light 10.5 Composite Materials
11. Construction Materials	11.1 Chemical & Physical Properties 11.2 Processing of Bricks 11.3 Development of Concrete 11.4 Green Buildings
12. Semiconductors	12.1 Electronic Structure of Solids 12.2 Effects of Chemical Composition on Properties 12.3 Applications of Semiconductors in Electronic Devices 12.4 Processing Methods 12.5 Life Cycle of Semiconductors
13. Advanced Materials	13.1 Nanomaterials 13.2 Coatings 13.3 Superconductors 13.4 Biomimetic Materials
14. Instrumentation	14.1 Composition 14.2 Crystal Structure 14.3 Surface Structure 14.4 Molecular Structure
appendices	1. Introduction to the Metric System 2. Physical Properties of the Elements 3. Composition and Properties of Ores 4. Standard Reduction Potentials at 25°C 5. Physical Properties of Alloys