Modul

The assessment of the module is carried out by a written examination (150 min) about the lectureMaterial ScienceI[2125760] (according to Section 4(2), 1 of the examination regulation).

The examination is offered every semester. Re-examinations are offered at every ordinary examination date. The examination at the end of the summer term is carried out by a written or oral exam.

The grade of the module corresponds to the grade of this examination.

Students are able to specify the basics of materials science and engineering and can apply it to simple problems in various technical areas.

As major part of the module, the students know the correlation between atomic structure and bonding of solids and the macroscopic properties such as mechanical behavior or electrical conductivity. They have basic knowledge with respect to materials characterization. The students are able to analyze phase diagrams with up to two components and can derive simple correlations among composition, processing, microstructure evolution and materials properties.

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After an introduction to the atomic structure and interatomic bonding, elementary concepts of crystallography are given. Different types of crystal structures are explained and various types of imperfections in solids. Then, the mechanical behaviour and the physical properties of various types of materials (metals, polymers, ceramics) are discussed. The thermodynamic principles of solidification and the basic types of phase diagrams are given to understand to iron-carbon phase diagram and the manifold microstructures of steel and cast iron.