Understanding solids: the science of materials

Structures and microstructures

The electron structure of atoms

Chemical bonding

States of aggregation

Phase diagrams

Crystallography and crystal structures

Classes of materials

Metals, ceramics, polymers and composites

Reactions and transformations

Diffusion

Reactions and transformations

Oxidation and reduction

Physical properties

Mechanical properties of solids

Insulating solids

Magnetic solids

Electronic conductivity in solids

Optical aspects of solids

Thermal properties

Nuclear properties of solids

Radioactivity and nuclear reactions

Supplementary material

Supplementary material to Part 1: structures and microstructure

Supplementary material to Part 2: classes of materials

Supplementary material to Part 3: reactions and transformations

Supplementary material to Part 4: physical properties.