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Introduction to Material Science

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Course Unit Code637-2039/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated3 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
LOS35doc. Dr. Ing. Monika Losertová
MAT27doc. Ing. Vlastimil Matějka, Ph.D.
Summary
Subject introduces students to the basic knowledge of material science and knowledge of material types used in present-day industries including new technologies. First part of lessons is focused on structure, structure defects, microstructure, diffusion process and phase transformations in materials. Various physical, mechanical, electrical and other properties will be discussed. In following part of lessons students will be able apply the knowledge on basic types of materials (metallic, semiconductive, composite, ceramic,amorphous, polymeric, nanostructured and others)in connection with their properties and using.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Student will gain the following abilities:
- define crystalline and non-crystalline structures
- name structure defects of material
- describe phase composition of alloys according to binary diagrams
- classify types of materials applied in different industrial branches
- explain relationships between structure and basic properties of materials
- name application areas of materials in connection with their properties
- formulate advantages and disadvantages of application for metallic, polymeric, ceramic and composite materials in various industries
Course Contents
1. Introduction to the subject. Material overview, basic classification and industrial application.
2. Structure properties of materials I: Crystal structures of elements and binary alloys. Structure defects of lattices of metals and alloys.
3. Structure properties of materials II: Solid solutions, intermediary phases, mechanical mixtures. Phase transformations, thermodynamics and kinetics. Equilibrium phase diagrams, basic transformations, binary systems. Diffusion in metallic systems.
4. Basic mechanical properties of materials and evaluation methods.
5. Metallic alloys I: basic types of steels; cast iron; Fe-C system. Alloying effect on the properties of Fe alloys.
6. Metallic alloys II: copper alloys; aluminum alloys; magnesium alloys. Properties and application.
7. Metallic alloys III: nickel alloys; titanium alloys; alloys of refractory metals. Properties and application.
8. Metallic alloys IV: intermetallic alloys; biocompatible materials; functionally graded materials; metallic glasses. Properties and application.
9. Materials with electromagnetic properties: magnets, superconductors, semiconductors. Properties and application.
10. Amorphous materials; polymeric materials; natural materials; ceramic materials. Properties and application.
12. Composite materials: metallic, ceramic or polymeric matrix. Properties and application.
13. Protective layers and coatings of various purpose.
14. Consultation to lecture topics. Test of knowledge
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
LOSERTOVÁ, M. Advanced Materials. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2012. ISBN 978-80-248-2575-5
SMALLMAN, R.E. a A.H.W NGAN. Physical metallurgy and advanced materials. 7th ed. Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7506-6906-1.
DAVIS, J.R. ed. Metals handbook. Desk ed. Materials Park: ASM International, 1998. ISBN 0-87170-654-7.
CARDARELLI F. Materials Handbook. A Concise Desktop Reference. 2nd Edition 2008 Springer-Verlag London Limited ISBN 978-1-84628-668-1.
LOSERTOVÁ, M. Úvod do nauky o materiálu, část 1. Studijní opora k předmětu. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2014.
FIALA, J., V. MENTL a P. ŠUTTA. Struktura a vlastnosti materiálů. Praha: Academia, 2003. ISBN 80-200-1223-0.
SMALLMAN, R.E. a A.H.W NGAN. Physical metallurgy and advanced materials. 7th ed. Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7506-6906-1.
LOSERTOVÁ, M. Úvod do nauky o materiálu, část 2. Studijní opora k předmětu. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2016.
SOJKA, J. Nauka o materiálu I. Studijní opory. 2008, s.130-176.
POKLUDA, J., F. KROUPA a L. OBDRŽÁLEK. Mechanické vlastnosti a struktura pevných látek: kovy, keramika, plasty. Brno: Vysoké učení technické, 1994. ISBN 80-214-0575-9.
Recommended Reading:
ABEL, L.A., ed. ASM handbook: Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials. Volume 2. Materials Park: ASM International, 1990. ISBN 0-87170-378-5.
ASM HANDBOOK, Vol. 9, Metallography and microstructures, ASM International, 9.vydání, 2000, 775 s.
LOSERTOVÁ, M. Progresivní materiály. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2012. Online na: http://www.person.vsb.cz/archivcd/FMMI/PGM/index.htm.
MAZANCOVÁ, E. Technické materiály I. Kovové materiály. Studijní opory. VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava, 2012, s. 8-15, s. 41-42. ISBN 978-80-248-2577-9
PLUHAŘ, J. Nauka o materiálech, Praha, SNTL, 1989, 552s.
CARDARELLI F. Materials Handbook. A Concise Desktop Reference. 2nd Edition 2008 Springer-Verlag London Limited ISBN 978-1-84628-668-1.
BAREŠ, R.A. Kompozitní materiály. Praha, SNTL, 1988, 328 s.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Project work, Other activities
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit40 25
        ExaminationExamination60 11