Practicum in Materials

Course guarantor:

Jiří Kunz

Lecturer:

Tutor:

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:

Syllabus of lectures:

Outline:

1. Introduction to scientific work, measurement errors.

2. Correct presentation of outputs, writing of reports.

3. Density measurements.

4. Measurements using light microscope.

5. Measurements of electric conductivity of metals.

6. Measurements using spectroscopic methods.

7. Joint discussion of common mistakes in submitted reports.

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

Syllabus of tutorials:

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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.

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: