Course syllabus

Avancerad materialteknologi
Advanced Materials Technology

FKM070, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2013-04-17

General Information

Elective for: F5, F5-bem, K4-m, M4-pr, M4-pu, M4-bem, MD4, N5-m
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

To provide the students with a deep and broad insight into the basic concepts and processes in materials science which are necessary to choose, modify and use materials in various 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

Crystal structures, single crystals, stereographic projections and pole figures. Phase equilibria, solidification processes, binary and ternary phase diagrams. Alloy theory. Crystal defects, Thomson tetrahedron and partial dislocations. Materials characterization using optical and scanning electron microscopy, DTA, DSC och TGA. Thermophysical properties. Diffusion, Kirkendall effect. Plastic deformation, Creep. Common engineering materials including light alloys. Corrosion and surface engineering. Rheology of liquids.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examination, obligatory laboratory experiments, assignments / project report.

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