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Identical coursesCeramics and Powder Metallurgy (B-KUL-H00D5B)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
The aim of this course is to introduce the students into the technology of powder metallurgy as being used for the production of materials and to review the most important fabrication processes for the manufacturing of advanced technical ceramic components. Understanding the way a component is fabricated can often help an engineer to solve an application problem. At the same time, a deeper background into the microstructure, properties and life cycle of the different ceramic material classes is targeted.
In the exercises, practical problems involving the preparation and use of ceramics and powder metallurgy products will be quantitatively illustrated.
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge on the structure of materials, physical properties, chemical interactions and mechanical properties of materials.
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H00B3C : Project Work and Problem Solving Linked to the Core Courses: Part II
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
H02V1A : Keramische materialen en poedermetallurgie
Is included in these courses of study
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master of Materials Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering (Leuven) (EIT-KIC Dual Degree Track in Sustainable Materials Engineering: Option Materials Development (Leuven - Milano)) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering (Leuven) (EIT-KIC Dual Degree Track in Sustainable Materials Engineering: Option Sustainable Materials (Leuven - Grenoble)) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering (Leuven) (EIT-KIC Dual Degree Track in Sustainable Materials Engineering: Option Sustainable Materials (Leuven - Leoben)) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering (Leuven) (EIT-KIC Dual Degree Track in Sustainable Materials Engineering: Option Sustainable Materials (Leuven - Trento)) 120 ects.
Activities
5.4 ects. Ceramics and Powder Metallurgy: Lecture (B-KUL-H00D5a)
Content
Ceramics are defined as all non-organic and non-metallic materials. The largest part of ceramic materials is produced from powders, as is the case for a number of metals. Because of this, the topics of powder metallurgy and ceramics are combined in this course.
After a general introduction on ceramics and powder metallurgy, the complete production process is systematically addressed with special attention for the powder synthesis, powder manipulations, the different shaping routes (colloidal, plastic (injection moulding and extrusion), and dry shaping (uniaxial compaction)) and machining of ceramics. Special attention is given to the sintering, which forms the basis of the powder technology for the production of materials.
Ceramics distinguish themselves from metals and polymers by means of their mechanical behaviour, especially their brittleness. Therefore, special attention will go to the following aspects: basic concepts of fracture mechanics, strength of ceramics at low and high temperatures, the concept of fracture toughness, ceramic composites, thermal stresses, Weibull-statistics, subcritical crack growth, and mechanical testing of ceramics.
In the exercises, practical problems involving the preparation and use of ceramics and powder metallurgy products will be quantitatively illustrated.
Course material
Study cost: 11-25 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)
A course text will be provided by the teacher through VTK
Powerpoint slides available on Toledo
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Lectures
0.6 ects. Ceramics and Powder Metallurgy: Exercises (B-KUL-H00D6a)
Content
During the exercises, practical problems around the preparation and the use of ceramics and powder metallurgy products will be illustrated quantitatively.
Course material
Course notes and excercises
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Excercise sessions
Evaluation
Evaluation: Ceramics and Powder Metallurgy (B-KUL-H20D5b)
Explanation
The evaluation consists of a written exam. The list with equations may be used.
Information about retaking exams
The evaluation consists of a written exam. The list with equations may be used.