Course syllabus

Pulverteknologi
Powder Technology

FKMN05, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 3
Date of Decision: 2012-04-25

General Information

Elective for: M4-pr, N5-m
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The aim of the course is to help the student acquire a deep understanding of Powder Materials and Powder Metallurgy fundamentals and their Applications.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Metallic and ceramic powders. Powder characterisation. Powder production methods. Powder compaction. Isostatic pressing. Sintering of powder compacts. Diffusion and surface phenomena in sintering. Liquid phase sintering. Sintering of steel and cemented carbide powders. Powder products and their usage.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written and oral examination, obligatory laboratory experiments and assignments.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: FKM015 Materials Engineering, Basic Course.
The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Univ. lektor Srinivasan Iyengar, srinivasan.iyengar@material.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.material.lth.se
Further information: The course is offered every alternate year, the next time during the spring term 2011.