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Title: Atomic and Electronic Structure and Chemistry of Ceramic/Metal Interfaces. Final Report

Abstract

Materials containing ceramic and metal phases play a significant role in modern materials technology.

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Research Org.:
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE - Office of Energy Research (ER)
OSTI Identifier:
896097
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/45597
TRN: US200721%%23
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-96ER45597
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; METALS; CERAMICS; INTERFACES; SURFACE PROPERTIES; ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE

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Seidman, D. N. Atomic and Electronic Structure and Chemistry of Ceramic/Metal Interfaces. Final Report. United States: N. p., 2006. Web. doi:10.2172/896097.
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title = {Atomic and Electronic Structure and Chemistry of Ceramic/Metal Interfaces. Final Report},
author = {Seidman, D. N.},
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