This book is a collection of papers that describes various innovative techniques for synthesis and processing of novel ceramic, glass, and composite materials and their fabrication in various forms, shapes, and complex structures. Methods such as reaction forming/ bonding, CVD and CVI, electrophoresis, DIMOX process, polymer precursor, sol-gel, microwave processing, plasma technology, combustion synthesis, mechanical alloying, nanotechnology, rapid prototyping, etc., are covered. Reaction kinetics and formation mechanisms of various processes are also described. Scientists, engineers, and technologists working in the area of processing and synthesis of ceramics, glasses and composites will find this a valuable and useful reference tool. Papers from the 99th Annual Meeting of The American Ceramic Society, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (1997)
