COURSES

Goals

The objective of the course is to train a student to understand basics of the characterization of advanced metallic materials, biomaterials and engineering materials, properties of metallic materials and their structures (mechanical properties, microstructure, micro texture; chemical analytical chemistry) This objective is related to competences: - mastering of methods and techniques of scientific research ability to carry out independent as well as team R&D work, - ability to use the knowledge in practice, - and partially also to the development of an integral way of thinking and the ability to communicate with experts from other disciplines and fields.

Curriculum

- Crystal structure of metals and alloys - Elastic and plastic deformation strengthening mechanisms of metals and alloys, - Mechanical properties and structural mechanical testing of metals and alloys - Creep: creep mechanisms, determination of residual life of mechanical elements f metallic constructions - Microstructural characterization of metals and alloys: at macro, micro and atomic scale: metallography, light, electron and transmission microscopy, ,LM, SEM, TEM) - Analytical techniques, EDS, WDS - Texture characterization of metals and alloys - X-ray diffraction and electron back scattered diffraction (XRD), - Microstructural characterization of thin and ultra thin layers, grain bounadries, interfaces and surfaces of metals and alloys: surface analysis AES and XPS, SIMS, TOF-SIMS Characterization of new materials, AM materials, manufactured by LSM and EBM procedures