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Non-ferrous metals alloys

Type of study Follow-up Master
Language of instruction Czech
Code 653-3044/01
Abbreviation SNK
Course title Non-ferrous metals alloys
Credits 6
Coordinating department Department of Materials Engineering and Recycling
Course coordinator doc. Dr. Ing. Monika Losertová

Subject syllabus

1. Classification of metals in relation of the properties, overview of structures, properties and application. Basic properties and microstructures of the alloys based on non-ferrous metals.
2. Copper alloys, classification, alloying elements, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application. Low alloyed copper alloys.
3. Copper alloys - bronzes, brasses, Cu-Ni based alloys, microstructure, properties and application.
4. Nickel alloys, classification, alloying elements, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructures, properties and application.
5. Cobalt alloys, classification, microstructure, thermal treatment, properties and applications.
6. Alloys based on Zn, Sn or Pb, microstructure, properties and application.
7. Alloys based on aluminum, classification, alloying elements, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, properties and application.
8. Aluminum alloys - cast and wrought alloys, microstructure and properties.
9. Magnesium alloys, classification, alloying elements, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
10. Alloys based on Li or Be, microstructure, properties and application.
11. Alloys based on refractory metals, alloying elements, phase diagrams, microstructure, properties and application.
12. Titanium alloys, classification, alloying elements, phase diagrams, thermal treatment, microstructure, properties and application.
13. Uranium alloys. Alloys based on rare earth metals. Properties, microstructure and applications.

E-learning

video and short animations - TEAMS

Literature

[1] ABEL, L. A., ed. ASM handbook: Properties and selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Material. Volume 2,10th edition. Materials Park: ASM International, 2000. ISBN 0-87170-378-5
[2] DONACHIE, M.J. Titanium. A Technical Guide. Ohio: ASM International Park, 2000. ISBN 0-87170-309-2 
[3] TOTTEN, G. E. and D. S. MACKENZIE. Handbook of Aluminium. Vol. 1: Physical Metallurgy and Processes. CRC Press, 2003. ISBN 9780824704940 

Advised literature

[1] LEYENS, Ch. and M. PETERS, ed. Titanium and Titanium Alloys. Fundamentals and Applications. Weinheim: WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. 2003. ISBN 3-527-30534-3
[2] VANDER VOORT, G. F., ed. ASM Handbook: Metallography and Microstructure. Volume 9. Ohio: ASM International. 2004. ISBN 978-0-87170-706-2 .