NAS/NRC reports: Materials:
On-line access to National Academy of Sciences and National Research
Council reports on materials topics.
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/records/MA.html
Technology Interface:
University based research and material science technology:
Partnerships and links to institutions.
http://www.technology-interface.co.uk
MatWeb:
A free online materials information resource with properties data on
over 28,000 materials. Search for materials by name or properties.
Database includes comprehensive coverage of thermoplastic and
thermoset polymers, aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, magnesium,
nickel, steel, superalloys, titanium and zinc alloys, ceramics, plus
a growing list of semiconductors, fibers, and other engineering
materials. Advanced features for registered and premium users.
http://www.matweb.com/
MarkeTech International, Inc.:
Offers an extensive line of advanced materials including aerogels,
electrochemical materials, super conductive products, single crystal
substrates and parts, engineered ceramics, alumina, tungsten, and
sputtering targets.
http://www.mkt-intl.com/
Elastic and Thermal Properties Database:
Temperature dependent material properties as tabulated data, an
Excel equation, a C/C++, FORTRAN or BASIC function or subroutine,
ABAQUS or ANSYS formats. Full version contains elastic modulus,
thermal expansion and thermal conductivity. Data for elements
provided free in demo version.
http://www.jahm.com/
Materials Interactive Website:
A site using advanced simulation techniques, like Java and VRML, to
model the behaviour of materials. In particular, the evolution of
damage in a composite laminate is simulated.
http://materials.npl.co.uk
Material Engineers forum at Eng-Tips:
Material Engineers technical support forums and mutual help system
for engineering professionals. Selling and recruiting forbidden.
http://www.eng-tips.com/gthreadminder.cfm/lev2/15/lev3/55/pid/367
MaterSci.Net:
A searchable directory of internet resources related to materials
science. More than 650 links in the database.
http://www.matersci.net/
Material Connexion:
Comprehensive resource center dedicated to international material
innovation, offers producers and users of materials a single source
of inspiration, information and promotion.
http://www.materialconnexion.com/
Short Courses/MSc in Materials:
'Advanced Materials Technology' and 'Materials for Engineering
Applications' are flexible, modular Masters programmes for people in
industry. A wide range of short courses/modules are available.
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/MME/Pgrad/MSc/
System 1000 Materials Aging and Radiation Effects:
Software and database from RCM Technologies for design and
maintenance applications in aerospace, military hardware, avionics,
textiles, and organic materials.
http://www.system1000.com/
Silica Aerogels:
A brief history and a description of the chemical and physical
processes used to make them. Informations about surface chemistry,
pore structure, optical and thermal properties. Published by the
Microstructured Materials Group at Berkeley Lab.
http://eande.lbl.gov/ECS/Aerogels/satoc.htm
Surface Chemistry:
A web-based course providing an extensive introduction to the theory
and practical aspects of the study of solid surfaces, including
topics such as surface structure, molecular adsorption and
experimental techniques.
http://www.chem.qmw.ac.uk/surfaces/scc/
High Temperature Materials Laboratory (HTML):
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory helps to solve materials problems
that limit the efficiency and reliability of advanced energy
conversion systems.
http://www.ms.ornl.gov/
