Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers offers a balanced, current treatment of the full spectrum of engineering materials. The text covers the applications as well as physical and other relevant properties associated with engineering materials. The author explores all major categories of materials while also offering detailed examinations of a wide range of new materials with high-tech applications. \nThe ninth edition has been revised to reflect recent data, trends and information \nFeatures – \nUpdated coverage on the role of engineering materials in smartphones and tablets, increasingly ubiquitous parts of everyday life \nEnhanced discussion of the nature of optical fibers in telecommunication \nRefreshed and updated discussions of contemporary materials in modern engineering design, including an emphasis on the role of sustainability