Course Overview

This course offers an inroduction to the characterization of materials
from structural (X-ray diffraction) to microstructural (thermal
analysis, metallography, Energy Dispersive spectroscopy and Scanning
Electron Microscope imaging).

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

- Students should have already followed lectures in Materials Science
(Bachelor courses/semesters 2 and 3).

Grading Philosophy

- Reports at the end of each session

- 1 written exam at the end of the period (2 hours)

Course schedule

LAB SESSION 1

- X-Ray Diffractometer
- Understanding of the XRD apparatus parameters

LAB SESSION 2

- Optical microscopy (use of the different modes)
- Metallography on steels

LAB SESSION 3

- Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
- Ceramic degradation mechanism

LAB SESSION 4

- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
- Polymer aging

LAB SESSION 5

- Energy Dispersive spectroscopy and Scanning Electron
- Microscope imaging
- Amalgam study

LAB SESSION 6

- Discussions

Course type

Practical classes: 24 hours

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

Duration: 6 weeks

Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: Lab sessions

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