Course - Materials Technology 1 - TMT4171
Materials Technology 1
About
About the course
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. Crystal defects and diffusion in materials are treated as well as binary phase diagrams. The themes materials selection- and development, processing and mechanical properties are detailed.
Learning outcome
The student should:
- Explain how materials properties depend on chemical composition atomic- and crystal structure.
- Explain how the structure of materials are affected by mechanical- and thermal treatments.
- Use nomenclature to describe the crystal structure of materials.
- Perform calculations on elemental diffusion in metals.
- Predict phase composition in binary systems by the use of phase diagrams.
- Understand how materials properties depend on structure and defects.
- Demonstrate practical basic skills in metallography.
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
William D. Callister, Jr., David G. Rethwisch: Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction, 9th edition (SI Version). John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TMT4170 | 3.7 sp |
Subject areas
- Physical Metallurgy
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Process Metallurgy
- Technological subjects