Materials Science

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Department of Materials

Synopsis:

Introduction to the Materials Science

Requirements:

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Syllabus of lectures:

1. Thermodynamics of metals and alloys, solidification of metals and alloys

2. Phase diagrams

3. Crystal structure, crystal lattice defects

4. Diffusion

5. Plastic deformation hardening

6. Recovery and recrystallization

7. Solid state transforms, precipitation, martensitic transformation

8. Fe-C phase diagram, thermomechanical treatment of steel

9. Non-ferrous metals and alloys

10. Deformation and fracture of metals and alloys

11. Non-metallic materials - ceramics

12. Non-metallic materials - polymers

13. Corrosion

14. Mechanical testing

Syllabus of tutorials:

Phase transforms

Gibbs phase rule

Phase diagrams

Miller indices

Crystal lattice packing

Stress, strain

Study Objective:

Knowledge: Acquire basic information about materials

Skills: Orientation in material topics

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] Donald R. Askeland, The science and engineering of materials, 2006.

Recommended references:

[1] Michael F. Ashby, D R H Jones, Engineering Materials 1: An Introduction to Properties, Applications and Design, 1998.

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: