Ceramics I
4 points * 24 lectures plus tutorials * Second semester * Clayton
Objectives The student is expected to acquire a basic understanding of ceramic materials, their structures, preparation and properties.
Synopsis Introduction to ceramics: classification and general properties of ceramics, crystal structures of ceramics and minerals. Ceramics processing: preparation of ceramic powders, green body shaping, solid state sintering, liquid phase sintering, hot-pressing. Microstructures and grain boundary engineering. Glass and glass-ceramics. Properties: mechanical properties, thermal, electrical and optical properties.
Assessment Examinations: 85% * Practical reports: 15%
Recommended texts
Koller A Structure and properties of ceramics Elsevier, 1994
Richerson D W Modern ceramic engineering Marcel Dekker, 1992
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