The Science and Engineering of Materials (MindTap Course List)
The Science and Engineering of Materials (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305076761
Author: Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon nitride (Si 3 N 4 ) are used for grinding and polishing applications. Rationalize the choice of these materials for this use.

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