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On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the crystal chemistry of ceramic materials
2. Evaluate the behaviour and properties of ceramic materials using various analytical techniques
3. Describe the relationship between microstructure, crystal structure, and properties
4. Carry out logical selection of ceramic materials for engineering applications.
composition and structure of ceramics: atomic bonding, crystallography, crystal chemistry, defects, microstructure
characterisation techniques: x-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, electron microscopy, thermal analysis, spectroscopy techniques, mechanical testing of brittle materials
sintering: theory of solid and liquid phase sintering, raw material preparation, pre- and post- sintering steps
glass production: amorphous phase production, example glass compositions, heat treatments
structural ceramics examples: relating structure to bulk properties, zirconias, toughening mechanisms, sialons, multiphase microstructures, effects of grain size and shape
Introduction to important classes and applications of ceramics: functional vs structural ceramics, ceramic composites, glass-ceramics, bioceramics, refractories, electroceramics, and 2D materials
Recent developments in ceramic processing
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Laboratories | 6 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 112 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Essay type research assignment. Students will have approximately 4 weeks to complete the assignment, beginning around mid-trimester. | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Examination: Final examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Lab Report: Two lab reports | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Students will receive feedback on their assignments before sitting the final exam
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Fri 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mon 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 5, 9 | Mon 15:00 - 17:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 6, 10 | Mon 15:00 - 17:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 6, 10 | Wed 15:00 - 17:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 5, 9 | Wed 15:00 - 17:50 |