Course content

An introduction to materials technology and different types of materials. The coupling between the chemical properties of elements, atomic structure and inter-atomic bonds is detailed. The interaction between microstructure and properties is emphasized. The thermochemical basis for materials production processes is given. Important themes are; raw materials and resource challenges; ecological/ global issues, production processes and recycling. The themes materials selection- and development, processing and properties (physical, chemical and mechanical) are detailed.

Learning outcome

The course gives an introduction to materials technology, with emphasis on materials production, and what this discipline includes in relation to challenges for society as a whole and for the development of other areas of science and technology. With this basis, the student should be able to solve basic technological problems related to materials production and properties and choose the right materials for given applications. The student should understand how material production and properties are connected to chemical properties and atomic structure and how materials structure is affected by thermal and mechanical treatments. The course forms the basis for the courses TMT4176 Materials Technology 2 and TMT4177 Materials Technology 3.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, excursions, laboratory exercises. All laboratory classes are compulsory. 90% of excercises must be submitted and approved to sit the exam. One compulsory excursion in Norway. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Excercises, Laboratory work, Excursions

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic mathematics, physics and chemistry.

Course materials

W. D. Callister: "Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction", John Wiley & Sons (Seventh Edition).

R. E. Aune et al. "Metal Production in Scandinavia".

Credit reductions