This is an introductory course in metallurgy covering chemical, mechanical, physical properties of metallic materials. Firstly, we will learn basics of material processing, such as phase diagrams and chemistry of metals. We also learn theory of dislocation that governs the mechanical properties of metals. Further, we gain insights into physical properties of metals including electric, thermal, magnetic and optical properties.
This course provides students with basic knowledge of metals, which is required to study various chemical, mechanical and physical properties. During the course, the unique properties of metallic materials will be compared with other materials for better understanding.
Students will learn various properties of metallic materials and acquire basic knowledge of metallurgy to understand their properties.
Metallic Materials, Chemical Property, Mechanical Property, Electrical Property, Thermal Property, Magnetic Property, Optical Property, Metallurgy
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Each class consists of lecture and exercise.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Various Materials | Various materials |
Class 2 | Crystallography of Metals | Crystallography of metals |
Class 3 | Defect and Dislocation in Crystal | Defect and dislocation in metals |
Class 4 | Deformation and Strength (Mechanical Properties) | Mechanical properties of metals |
Class 5 | Durability and Reliability | Durability and reliability of metals |
Class 6 | Metallic Materials Processing | Metallic Materials Processing |
Class 7 | Gibbs' Phase Rule and Phase Diagrams of Alloys | Basic thermodynamics for phase diagram |
Class 8 | Phase Diagram of Steel | Phase diagram of Fe-C system |
Class 9 | Diffusion in Metals | Diffusion in metals |
Class 10 | Environmental Degradation of Metals (Corrosion and Oxidation) | Corrosion and oxidation of metals |
Class 11 | Physics of Crystals | Physics of crystals |
Class 12 | Electric Property | Electric properties of metals |
Class 13 | Optical Property | Optical properties of metals |
Class 14 | Magnetic Property | Magnetic properties of metals |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
None specified.
Slides and handout in each class.
Students' knowledge of basic metallurgy and understanding of various properties of metallic materials will be assessed.
Exercise in class (30%) and Final exam. (70%)
Students must have basic understanding/knowledge of thermodynamics, materials mechanics, and quantum dynamics.