Materials: Principles and Practice

Synopsis

Using models, shows the three important stages of crystal structure that occur in metallic substances: hcp, fcc and bcc. Discusses alloy structures and transitions between different structures in a hot alloy. With reference to the periodic table, discusses the range of ionic bonds that can form. Describes the structure of polymeric molecules which are dependent upon co-valent bonding.

Series

Materials: Engineering and Science, Course T203

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 68 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £85.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying notes.

Subjects

Chemistry

Keywords

chemical bonding; crystals; materials science; metals; polymeric molecules

Credits

Producer

Philip Ashby

Cast

George Weidmann

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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