Characteristics & Applications of Intermetallic Alloys

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Lecturer
Kimura Yoshisato 
Place
Fri7-8(J234)  
Credits
Lecture2  Exercise0  Experiment0
Code
96048
Syllabus updated
2012/3/26
Lecture notes updated
2012/3/26
Semester
Spring Semester

Purpose of lecture

To provide general understanding on the various properties of intermetallic compounds and their alloys. Also to learn practical and potential applications of this class of materials.

Plan of lecture

1) Ordered crystal structures 2) Types of intermetallic compounds appear on the phase diagram 3) Order-disorder transformation 4) Off-stoichiometry and substitution behavior 5) Characteristic plastic deformation mode with an ordered structure 6) Mechanical properties of structural interemetallic alloys 7) Various attractive properties of functional intermetallic alloys 8) Practical applications of intermetallic alloys

Textbook and reference

To be announced.

Related and/or prerequisite courses

None

Evaluation

Quizz in class, a mid-term and the final exams

Comments from lecturer

A number of highly advanced materials for various applications are developed by alloy designing intermetallic compounds. Let's open the door to learn the basics of their properties and applications.

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