No one practitioner can be fully versed in all the techniques in materials research much less know the appropriate technique to choose for every project. MMR, therefore, was specifically designed to assist you in not only gaining a fundamental understanding of each major technique but to lead you to the most appropriate technique given the particular property of the material you need to measure.

Each unit covering an individual measurement method is written by an expert in that technique. Consistent formatting and organization of each method throughout the publication allows easy location and comparison of features. Each unit starts with a summary of the properties measured and a comparative overview of the technique with respect to related techniques. Next the fundamental underlying theoretical concepts and the implementation of the measurement, including sample preparation techniques and common difficulties encountered in practice are presented. Examples of actual data, tables of important parameters or constants, and appendices of background material and instrumentation descriptions are provided. The volume begins with a chapter covering concepts common to many measurement methods as well as a chapter presenting generally applicable approaches to theory, modeling and simulation of materials properties. To view the complete table of contents, click here.

MMR is a unique "living reference." It combines the best features of an encyclopedic reference with a journal. No other materials methods publication boasts all these features…

Quarterly Updates: With the fast pace of development and advances in materials science and engineering, an uninterrupted stream of new, improved, and more sophisticated methods of characterization continually emerge. MMR, with its quarterly updates, keeps you abreast of the most important developments as they happen. Your initial purchase, in addition to the core volumes, includes one year of quarterly updates. Thereafter, you will have the opportunity to renew your subscription to continue receiving these vital updates. Renewal fees are expected to be less then one-half of the initial one-year subscription.

Electronic Roadmap: Every subscription (whether you purchase the Looseleaf Binder or CD-ROM) includes the Electronic Roadmap on CD-ROM. This unique tool serves as your entry into the text, saving valuable time discovering which techniques may be appropriate and then comparing the pros and cons of one technique to another. Simply input the property of interest as well as any additional qualifying information such as type of material, sensitivities required, available sample size, and measurement conditions and the Roadmap returns a prioritized listing of the relevant techniques. The Roadmap will be updated and sent to subscribers quarterly to reflect new and revised units.

Choice of Formats—Looseleaf Binder or CD-ROM:

CD-ROM: MMR on CD-ROM offers state-of-the-art, user-friendly search and retrieval software. for users pof Microsoft Windows The electronic roadmap is included on the disc, enabling you to quickly locate an appropriate method and then hyperlink into the text. Select portions of text can easily be copied into standard word processing software, allowing you to create your own customized notebook. Every three months as part of your subscription, you receive an update CD with all the new and revised techniques fully incorporated.

Written by Experts: Each unit, covering a different characterization technique, is written by a materials researcher who is an expert in that particular technique. The units, generally 15 to 20 pages each, offer a solid foundation explaining how the technique works, how it is performed, and what it will measure. Future updates will include actual annotated protocols that will guide you step by step through the procedures. At the end of each unit, cited literature and key references lead you to publications for additional exploration.