Abstract:Anyone interested in the element boron or refractory materials derived from this element will be delighted by the wealth of detailed information that is presented in this book. The material essentially reflects the state of the art as discussed at a 1972 meeting in Tbilisi, USSR. The contributions by 52 authors (33 separate articles) are grouped into three major sections, i.e., concerning theoretical aspects, preparation and general properties, and thirdly special applications. Most of the articles are written… Show more
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