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Metadex/Engineered Materials Abstracts [UCSD Only]
Find abstracts to articles in metals and materials journals, conference proceedings and reports. 1966 (1986 for EMA) -current. Can be searched separately or combined. [Full Description]
Chemical Abstracts via SciFinder Scholar [UCSD Only]
Find abstracts to articles in materials science & applied chemistry journals, patents, conference proceedings. Download the software for PC or Mac. 1907-current. [Full Description]
MatWeb: Material Property Data
Need a dielectric constant, or the modulus of elasticity for a polymer or metal? Try this free searchable database of engineering materials properties. Search by material name, or by your property requirements. [Full Description]
Encyclopedia of Materials: Science & Technology [UCSD Only]
Authoritative reference source with multimedia features. Articles written by recognized experts provide concise overviews of a particular field. Extensive cross-referencing, indexes & bibliographies to the most relevant articles. Updated annually. [Full Description]
Gmelin Crossfire [UCSD Only]
Gmelin’s Handbook of Inorganic Chemistry. Search over 1,600,000 inorganic & organometallic compounds by structure, reaction, or property values. Download the Crossfire software for Pc or Mac or use this database on the S&E Library Infostations. 1772-current. [Full Description]
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