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ABLATIVES. Materials used for the outward dissipation of extremely high heats by mass removal.
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"...the leading reference work of this kind in the world." -- Sci-Tech News
"...an ideal resource for anyone involved with materials applications, analysis, or procurement." -- Harper's Review
"This book...has saved me countless hours of library research, telephone calls, etc.; it is a storehouse of knowledge--each entry a concise gem." -- The Microscope
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THE INDUSTRY "BIBLE" SINCE 1929--WITH OVER 15,000 MATERIALS AND 30 PERCENT NEW INFORMATION! Offering comprehensive information on virtually every material and substance used in industry and engineering, Materials Handbook is unquestionably the world's favorite one-volume encyclopedia on the subject. For over six decades, there has been no better or more reliable way to get essential data on generic, patented, and trade name materials. THE NEW FIFTEENTH EDITION PROVIDES:
* A-Z organization for easy access
* Coverage of more than 15,000 materials
* Details on chemicals, minerals, fuels, textiles, synthetics, pharmaceuticals, elastomers, ceramic coatings, industrial substances, food-stuffs, natural plant and animal substances, and--chewing gum
* Thousands of new technologies and products
* Properties and characteristics of materials, including composition, production methods, uses, and commercial designations or trade names
* A thorough index for finding the material you want--quickly and easily
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- Title Materials Handbook
- Author John Vaccari
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 15th
- Pages 1256
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher McGraw-Hill Companies, U.S.A.
- Date June 18, 2002
- ISBN 9780071360760 / 007136076X
- Weight 4.02 lbs (1.82 kg)
- Dimensions 9.42 x 6.2 x 2.73 in (23.93 x 15.75 x 6.93 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code 620.110
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