Learning Outcomes
The course is intended to provide fundamental knowledge on the properties of materials.
By the end of the course, the student should be able
-to describe the properties of different classes of materials and their relation to structure and microstructure
-to use and interpret pictures, graphs and tables of materials properties
-to perform relevant calculations
-to understand criteria of materials selection,
with emphasis on materials for electrotechnical and mechanical applications
Course Content (Syllabus)
Structure of solids - crystalline structure, structure defects, mechanical properties, alloys, corrosion, Electrical conductivity of materials - metallic conductors, free electrons, semiconductors, materials and applications, Dielectric materials – polarization, losses, breakdown, applications, Magnetic materials magnetic moment, induced magnetization, spontaneous magnetization, magnetic domains, mechanisms of magnetization, magnetic materials and applications.
Additional bibliography for study
Understanding Materials Science, History • Properties • Applications, Rolf E. Hummel, Second Edition, Springer 2004
Fundamental Research in Materials Science, European Commission’s Research Area, European Materials White Book, Max Planck Institute, 2001