Insight in Metals and Semiconductors

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The 'Precious Materials Handbook' gives detailed insight into the properties and applications of metals and semiconductors. (Picture: Vogel)

Metals and semiconductors are key components of the technological development. A new book now offers detailed insight in properties and applications of these precious materials.

Materials based on metals and semi–conductors play a crucial role for the technologies that keep the information society going. Therefor, it is decisive to understand the potentials and impact that these precious materials have in today's high–tech society. Now the new 'Precious Materials Handbook' by Vogel gives an overview of how these highly specialised materials can be used for innovative applications. On 576 pages with numerous coloured pictures it offers basic knowledge as well as outlooks for visionary innovations. A special focus is put on the recycling and availability of these rare materials for sustainability. An appendix gives further technological information.

The book is available from Vogel Buchverlag.