Principles and Applications of Chemical Defects (1st edition.)

Chemical defects in crystalline solids are mistakes or changes in the atomic make-up of crystals that have effects on the composition, optical properties, and electronic properties of materials.

This book describes those defects with a discussion of principles and applications and a series of case studies.

In addition, the most important crystal structures are described throughout the book to provide a crystallographic reference within the text.

The book is designed for students with no prior knowledge of the subject, but with a background in basic chemistry and physics, and is also an excellent reference for chemists, physicists, materials scientists and engineers.