MTE3507

Ceramics I

4 points
* 24 lectures plus tutorials
* First 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