Practicum in Materials

Course guarantor:

Miroslav Karlík

Lecturer:

Miroslav Karlík, Karel Tesař

Tutor:

Miroslav Karlík, Karel Tesař

Supervisor:

Department of Materials

Synopsis:

Abstract:

The aim of this subject is to introduce students to the basics of scientific work in the form of measurements, data analysis and writing of reports. Simple case studies of materials science are designed to show students the right way of presenting the outputs of their work. The subject is focused on correct data analysis and logical structure of the reports. After completing the subject, the student should be able to individually design, execute and evaluate experiments.

Requirements:

To successfully complete the course, students are required to submit four lab reports, with at least three of them graded better than „F“.

A maximum of two unexcused absences is allowed; any additional absences must be approved by the course coordinator or properly excused with a medical certificate.

All reports must be submitted and accepted no later than 14 days before the end of the term.

Syllabus of lectures:

Outline:

1. Introduction to scientific work, measurement errors.

2. Proper presentation of results, writing reports.

3. Grain size measurement.

4. Particle size measurement.

5. EBSD data processing.

6. 3D surface morphology measurement.

7. Resonant ultrasound spectroscopy.

8. Corrosion measurement.

Key words: Materials characterization, Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Measurement errors, Data analysis

Syllabus of tutorials:

Analogous to the lecture outline

Study Objective:

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] R.B. Northrop: Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements 3rd Edition, CRC Press, 2017.

[2] ASM Handbook: Volume 10, Materials Characterization, ASM International

Recommended references:

[3] R. Cahn: Concise Encyclopedia of Materials Characterization 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2005

[4] K.S. Sharma, (ed.): Handbook of Materials Characterization, Springer, 2018.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

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Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: