Course: Physics of metals

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Course title Physics of metals
Course code UTM/PX328
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Novotný Jan, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Internal structure of metals and alloys. 2. Basics of crystallography. 3. Dislocation of - the formation, movement dislocation, dislocation with cast material, the relationship between dislocations and properties material. 4. Relation between dislocations and plastic deformation during forming 5. Methods and mechanisms of hardening metals. 6. Precipitation hardened alloys 7. Solidification of metals and alloys - formation of inhomogeneities and their elimination. 8. The boundaries of the grains: definition and description. The properties of grain boundaries: segregation and migration. 9. Diffusion in Solids. 10. Chemical processing of metal surfaces and diffusion processes within metal heat treatment (nitriding, carburizing, boriding). 11. Methods and nature of the surface materials wear. 12. Fracture violations. The mechanism of fracture, types of fracture and its origins.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Processes taking place in materials in the field of structure, substructure in connection with technological processes (casting, forming, machining, heat treatment). Changes taking place within materials in the structure and substructure due to technological processes and their impact on the overall properties of materials. Changes in the material as a result of these internal processes and ways to improve the properties of the material as a result of these processes. Course contents: 1. Internal structure of metals and alloys. 2. Basics of crystallography. 3. Dislocation - origin, movement of dislocation, dislocation of cast material, relationship between dislocations and properties. 4. Relationship between dislocations and plastic deformation during forming. 5. Methods and mechanism of metal strengthening. 6. Precipitation hardened alloys. 7. Crystallization of metals and their alloys - the formation of inhomogeneities and their elimination. 8. Grain boundaries: definition and basic description. Properties of grain boundaries: segregation and migration. 9. Diffusion in solids. 10. Chemical - heat treatment of metal surfaces and diffusion processes in the heat treatment of metals (nitriding, cementing, boriding). 11. Methods and nature of surface wear of materials. 12. Fracture failure. Mechanism of fracture formation, types of fracture and its origin. The essence of fractography and its use.

Prerequisites
Students acquire the basics of the theory of general internal structure of metals and alloys, using knowledge of the physics of metals and link to different technological processes. Gain knowledge of the processes occurring in the material during technological processes affecting the properties of materials.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Study plan (Version): Materials (17) Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter