1. Definition of steels, influence of selected austenite-forming and ferrite-forming elements on the structure and properties of steels, influence of alloying and deleterious elements.
2. Steels for refining, spring steels - general requirements for given steel types, basic chemical constitution, microstructure, basic properties
3. Deep drawing steels, automotive steels - basic chemical constitution, microstructure, basic properties, weldability of steels
4. Surface hardening steels, chemical heat treatment steels, abrasion resistant steels - general requirements and charatteristics, basic properties and applications
5. Corrosion-resistant and heat-resistant steels - basic chemical composition, microstructure and properties
6. Tool steels - their classification according to chemical composition and working application
7. Classification of cast irons, conditions of graphite formation, basic characteristics of white and grey cast iron, ductile and tempered cast iron.
8. Overview of non-ferrous metals and their alloys, basic properties, classification and application.
9. Aluminium and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
10. Copper and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
11. Nickel and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application. Ni-based superalloys.
12. Titanium and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
13. Magnesium and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
14. Other non-ferrous metals and alloys - Co, Pb, Sn, Zn, Li, Be, W, Nb, U, rare earth elements; alloying elements, properties and application.
2. Steels for refining, spring steels - general requirements for given steel types, basic chemical constitution, microstructure, basic properties
3. Deep drawing steels, automotive steels - basic chemical constitution, microstructure, basic properties, weldability of steels
4. Surface hardening steels, chemical heat treatment steels, abrasion resistant steels - general requirements and charatteristics, basic properties and applications
5. Corrosion-resistant and heat-resistant steels - basic chemical composition, microstructure and properties
6. Tool steels - their classification according to chemical composition and working application
7. Classification of cast irons, conditions of graphite formation, basic characteristics of white and grey cast iron, ductile and tempered cast iron.
8. Overview of non-ferrous metals and their alloys, basic properties, classification and application.
9. Aluminium and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
10. Copper and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
11. Nickel and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application. Ni-based superalloys.
12. Titanium and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
13. Magnesium and its alloys - classification, alloying elements, structure, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
14. Other non-ferrous metals and alloys - Co, Pb, Sn, Zn, Li, Be, W, Nb, U, rare earth elements; alloying elements, properties and application.