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327-0612-00L 3 Credits BSC D-MATL

Metals II

Metalle II

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Arne Wahlen, Prof. Dr. Ralph Spolenak, Dr. Michael Schinhammer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:52

Abstract

Introduction to materials selection. Basic knowledge of major metallic materials: aluminium, magnesium, titanium, copper, iron and steel. Selected topics in high temperature materials: nickel and iron-base superalloys, intermetallics and refractory metals.

Objective

Introduction to materials selection. Basic knowledge of major metallic materials: aluminium, magnesium, titanium, copper, iron and steel. Selected topics in high temperature materials: nickel and iron-base superalloys, intermetallics and refractory metals.

Content

This course is devided into five parts: A. Materials selection Principles of materials properties maps Introduction to the 'Materials selector' software package Case studies B. Light metals and alloys Aluminium, magnesium, titanium Properties and hardening mechanisms Case studies in technological applications C. Copper and its alloys D. Iron and steel The seven pros for steel Fine grained steels, heat resistant steels Steel and corrosion phenomena Selection and application E. High temperature alloys Superalloys: iron, nickel, cobalt Intermetallics: properties and application

Resources

Lecture Notes

Please visit the Moodle-link for this lecture.

Literature

Gottstein, Physikalische Grundlagen der Materialkunde, Springer Verlag Ashby/Jones, Engineering Materials 1 & 2, Pergamon Press Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Pergamon Press Porter/Easterling, Transformations in Metals and Alloys, Chapman & Hall Bürgel, Handbuch Hochtemperatur-Werkstofftechnik, Vieweg Verlag

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
2 A4 Seiten Formelsammlung und Taschenrechner erlaubt.
Prüfung in Englisch möglich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Metalle II
Wird im FS 2022 letztmals angeboten.
  • Tue 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 8)
2 h weekly
exercise Metalle II
Wird im FS 2022 letztmals angeboten.
  • Wed 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 8)
1 h weekly

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