Ferrous Metals and Their Alloys: Iron and Steels.- Nickel and Nickel Alloys.- Cobalt and Cobalt Alloys.- Manganese and Manganese Alloys.- Common Nonferrous Metals: Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys.- Copper and Copper Alloys.- Zinc and Zinc Alloys.- Lead and Lead Alloys.
- Tin and Tin Alloys.- Less Common Nonferrous Metals: Alkali Metals.- Alkaline-Earth Metals.- Refractory and Reactive Metals.- Precious and Noble Metals.- Platinum Group Metals.- Rare Earth Metals.- Uranides.
- Semiconductors: Bibliogrphical References.- Band Theory of Bonding in Crystalline Solids.- Electrical Classification of Solids.- Semiconductor Classes.- Semiconductors Physical Quantities.- Transport Properties.- Physical Properties of Semiconductors.- Applications of Semiconductors.
- Selected Monographies.- Semiconductor Wafer Processing.- The P-N Junction.- Superconductors: Bibliographical References.- General Description.- Superconductor Types.- Basic Theory.- The Meissner-Ochsenfeld Effect.
- History.- Industrial Uses and Applications.- Magnetic Materials: Bibliographical References.- Magnetic Physical Quantities.- Classification of Magnetic Materials.- Ferromagnetic Materials.- Insulators and Dielectrics: Bibliographical References.- Physical Quantities of Dielectrics.
- Physical Properties of Insulators.- Dielectric Behavior.- Dielectric Breakdown Mechanisms.- Electro-Mechanical Coupling.- Piezoelectricity.- Ferroelectrics.- Aging of Ferroelectrics.- Industrial Dielectrics Classification.
- Selected Properties of Insulators and Dielectric Materials.- Miscellaneous Electrical Materials: Thermocouple Materials.- Electron-emitting Materials.- Photocathode Materials.- Secondary Emission.- Electrode Materials.- Industrial Anode Materials.- Electrodes for Corrosion Protection and Control.
- Ceramics and Glasses: Ceramics and Refractories.- Definitions.- Basic Classification.- Glasses.- Refractories.- Advanced Ceramics.- Polymers and Elastomers: Fundamentals and Definistions.- Properties and Characteristics of Polymers.
- Thermoplastics.- Thermosets.- Rubbers and Elastomers.- Physical Properties of Polymers.- IUPAC Abbreviation Names of Polymers and Elastomers.- Further Reading.- Minerals, Ores and Gemstones: Bibliographical References.- Definitions.
- Mineralogical, Physical and Chemical Properties.- Strunz Classification of Minerals.- Mineral Properties Table.- Minerals Synonyms.- Rocks and Meteorites: Bibliographical References.- Introduction.- Different Types of Rocks.- Igneous Rocks.
- Sedimentary Rocks.- Metamorphic Rocks.- Meteorites.- Physical Properties of Common Rocks.- Timbers and Woods: General Descriprion.- Properties of Woods.- Applications.- Wood Performance in Various Corrosives.
- Building and Construction Materials: Portland Cement.- Aggregates.- Mortars and Concrete.- Ceramics for Construction.- Building Stones.- Composite Materials: Basic Definitions and Equations.- Polymer Matrix Composites.- Metal Matrix Composites.
- Ceramic Matrix Composites.- Gases and Liquids: Properties of Gases.- Properties of Liquids.- Nuclear Materials: Introduction.- Types of Nuclear Reactors.- Nuclear Fuels.- Moderator Materials.- Coolants or Heat Transfer Fluids.
- Cladding Materials.- Control Materials.- Shielding Materials.- Appendices: Periodic Chart of the Elements.- Selected Physical Properties of the Elements.- Earth Crust and Sea Water Abundance of the Elements.- Resources, Reserve, Reserve Base and McElvey Diagram.- Geochemical Classification of the Elements.
- Historical Names of the Elements.- Natural Radioactivity.- Names of Transfermium Elements.- Physical Properties of Water.- Physical Properties of Ice.- Crystallography and Crystallochemistry.- Propertie.