Course - Phase transformations and functional material properties - IMAK1006
IMAK1006 - Phase transformations and functional material properties
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
- Phase diagrams for metallic and ceramic material systems
- Phase transformations with the main focus on steel alloys
- Defects in crystalline materials, including dislocations and their role in the hardening of metals
- Diffusion in solids, with emphasis on metals and ceramics
- Alloys: steel (including stainless steel), cast iron, superalloys, titanium and aluminum alloys, heat treatment of steel and aluminum alloys
- Functional material properties (electrical, magnetic, optical and thermal properties) with applications in energy technology
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the candidate is able to:
- Read and interpret phase diagrams for one- and two-component systems, and use the lever rule to determine the phase composition at given equilibrium conditions
- Use TTT and CCT diagrams for specific alloys to determine the microstructure achieved by various heat treatments of the alloy
- Describe different types of defects in crystalline materials, and how dislocations affect the mechanical properties of metals
- Describe diffusion in solids, and use relevant computer tools such as Python to make simple numerical simulations of diffusion
- Choose suitable alloys for different purposes based on relevant properties
- Explain the difference between metals, semiconductors and insulators based on their band structure, and how different types of band structure lead to different electrical, optical and thermal properties
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the magnetic properties of solids, different types of magnetic response, and applications of magnetic materials
- Use relevant computer tools, such as Ansys Granta EduPack, to compare and discuss different material properties
- Carry out group-based project work with innovative techniques and communicate results from the work
- Discuss material selection with regard to ethics and sustainability
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises, laboratory work, project work and self-study.
Expected time spent:
- Lectures: 55 hours
- Problem sets: 30 hours
- Laboratory work: 20 hours
- Project work: 20 hours
- Self-study: 75 hours
- Total: 200 hours
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
- Project work
- Laboratory work
Further on evaluation
All compulsory work requirements (exercises, laboratory work and project work) must be approved to take the final written examination. Information about requirements for the number of approved exercises and details of mandatory activities will be provided in the project work at the beginning of the semester. In case of re-sit exam, written exam may be changed to oral exam. For applications for crediting, approval and integration of courses from previous years or other institutions' equivalent education, each application will be dealt with individually and the applicant must be able to count credits for overlapping courses.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Materials Engineering (FTHINGMAT)
Recommended previous knowledge
IMAK1003 or equivalent
Course materials
William D. Callister Jr. and David G. Rethwisch, Callister's Materials Science and Engineering, 10th Edition, Global Edition, Wiley, 2019 (older editions of the text may also be used). Various distributed resources and literature.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMAK2010 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| TMAK1002 | 4.5 | AUTUMN 2023 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim , Trondheim
- Materials Science and Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Midterm exam 40/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Final exam 60/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Final exam 60/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"