Aims

To promote interest in the structure, design, behaviour and characterisation of all materials, but with specific emphasis on inorganic metallic and ceramic materials and minerals. The Committee will act as a focal point within the Institute in this area, organising meetings and conferences, promoting the health of the topic, ensuring the good provision of professional development is identified to the community, and aiming to increase the Institute's membership.

Scope

Fundamental aspects of the design, structure and microstructural evolution in new and existing materials, leading to a better understanding of behaviour.

The influence of the microstructure and phase chemistry of materials on the physical and mechanical properties of materials.

Techniques to determine structure and chemical composition, including all forms of microscopy, diffraction techniques and spectrometry, for the analysis of materials.

Links will be maintained with other committees within the Institute and with other organisations with an interest in the structure of materials.