Advanced Metallic Systems

Abstract

Synthesis, properties, and applications of mesoscopic (micro- and nanomaterials, metallic glasses) and multiphase metallic systems (light metals and high-performance alloys).

Objective

To impart detailed knowledge of the synthesis, properties, and applications of mesoscopic metallic systems, and of the metallurgical and technological aspects of multiphase metallic systems (light metals and high-performance alloys).

Content

Part I: Micro- and Nanomaterials This part of the course focuses on the synthesis and processing of microstructured, nanostructured and amorphous metallic materials. It details how unique magnetic, optical, mechanical, and thermal properties are achieved in materials of mesoscopic dimensions. Typical characterization techniques for these materials are presented, together with various applications. Students are also provided with a practical knowledge of the synthesis, processing and characterization of these materials in our laboratory. Part II: Light metals and high-performance alloys This part of the course focuses on selected concepts of the physical metallurgy of light metals and high-performance alloys. The major goal is to provide a theoretical base for understanding of how the microstructure of advanced metallic systems is controlled, and how the structure in turn controls the physical and mechanical properties. Particular attention is given on modern processing routes and thermo-mechanical treatments of multiphase systems. The course also covers the computation of thermodynamic properties, phase diagrams and phase chemistry. Students will be provided with training sessions on computational thermodynamics using the materials software Thermo-Calc.

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