MSC3021

Transformation in metals and ceramics

(SCI)

Dr Yi-Bing Cheng

6 points + an average of 2.5 lectures/tutorials plus 2.5 hours laboratory per week + First Semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: MSC2011

Synopsis: Phase transformations - precipitation and precipitation hardening, spinodal decomposition, displacive transformations, ordering; and structure and properties of ceramics.

Assessment: Examination (2 x 1.5 hours): 55% + Assignments: 12% + Laboratory work: 33%