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327-0503-AAL 3 Credits MSC D-MATL

Ceramics I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Graule, Prof. Dr. Markus Niederberger, Dr. Ahmet Demirörs
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:50

Abstract

Introduction to ceramic processing

Objective

The aim is the understanding of the basic principles of ceramic processing

Content

Basic chemical processes for powder production. Liquid-phase synthesis methods. Sol-Gel processes. Solubility product. Principle of Le Chatelier. Classical crystallization theory. Gas phase reactions. Basics of the collidal chemistry for suspension preparation and control. Characterization techniques for powders and colloids. Shaping techniques for bulk components and thin films. Sintering processes and microstructural control.

Resources

Literature

Additional references are given on the lecture notes.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Ceramics I
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 90 h semesterly

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