637-0905/05 – Structure and Properties of Non-Ferrous Metals (SVNK)

Gurantor departmentDepartment of Non-ferrous Metals, Refining and RecyclingCredits10
Subject guarantordoc. Dr. Ing. Monika LosertováSubject version guarantordoc. Dr. Ing. Monika Losertová
Study levelpostgraduateRequirementChoice-compulsory type B
YearSemesterwinter + summer
Study languageEnglish
Year of introduction2019/2020Year of cancellation2022/2023
Intended for the facultiesFMTIntended for study typesDoctoral
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
LOS35 doc. Dr. Ing. Monika Losertová
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Full-time Examination 20+0
Part-time Examination 20+0

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

Student of postgraduate study will gain the following abilities: - explain relationships between structure and basic properties of materials - apply basic principles of diffusion in solids on transformations in alloys - describe plastic deformation mechanisms in metals and alloys - define basic types of phase transformations in metals and alloys - classify and make an overview of basic properties of metals and alloys for structural, electromagnetic, superconducting, automotive, aerospace and other applications - compare and select individual types of materials according to selected properties for specific applications - optimise material and technological parameters of preparation and treatment of materials - formulate advantages and disadvantages of applications of nonferrous metal in various industries - evaluate influence of possible impurities on service properties of metals and their alloys - characterise the failure behaviour of metallic materials - recommend suitable thermo-mechanical treatment for modification of structures and properties of materials - select an optimum material for various areas of application from the viewpoint of their mechanical properties and interaction with the environment - apply the findings at solution of technical problems

Teaching methods

Lectures
Individual consultations
Project work

Summary

Classification of nonferrous metals. Physical and mechanical properties of metals and alloys. Influence of impurities and alloying elements on basic properties of metals and their alloys, mechanisms of interactions and possibility of their employment to modify metals and alloys properties. Phase diagrams, phase transformations, heat treatment, stability and metastability of phases applied on the selected advanced alloys.

Compulsory literature:

LOSERTOVÁ, M. Advanced Materials. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2012. ISBN 978-80-248-2575-5 SMALLMAN, R. E. and A. H.W. NGAN. Physical Metallurgy and Advanced Materials. 7th edition. Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7506-6906-1 DAVIS, J.R. ed. Metals handbook. Desk edition. Materials Park: ASM International, 1998. ISBN 0-87170-654-7. ABEL, L. A., ed. ASM handbook: nonferrous alloys and special-purpose materials. Volume 2, Properties and selection. 10th edition, Materials Park: ASM International, 2000. ISBN 0-87170-378-5 VANDER VOORT, G. F., ed. ASM Handbook: Metallography and Microstructure. Volume 9. Ohio: ASM International. 2000. ISBN 0-87170-007-7.

Recommended literature:

ASHBY, M. F. et al. Metal Foams: A Design Guide. Elsevier, Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000. ISBN 0-7506-7219-6. MICHNA, Š., et al. Aluminium Materials and Technologies from A to Z. Prešov: Adin s.r.o., 2007. ISBN 978-80-89244-18-8

Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester

tutorials, project on the topic related with thesis, oral examination with a written preparation according to the Study and Examination Rules for the Study in Doctoral Study Programs.

E-learning

Other requirements

Prove faculties of treatment of results and knowledge in the area of material research, semestral project

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

General overview of materials and application domains Copper alloys, bronzes, brasses, Cu-Ni alloys. Physical and metallurgical features. Structures, properties and application. Nickel alloys with specific mechanical, magnetic and corrosion properties. Structures, properties and application. Superalloys.Physical and metallurgical features. Phase stability. Structures, properties and application. Aluminum and Al alloys. Physical and metallurgical features. Heat treatment, G-P zones, precipitation strengthening. Structures, properties and application. Magnesium and alloys. Structures, properties and application. Berylium and alloys. Structures, properties and application. Lithium and alloys. Structures, properties and application. Titanium alloys (Alpha, alpha+beta, beta). Phase transformations, precipitation process. Efect of heat treatment on microstructure features and properties. Application. Intermetallics. Physical and metallurgical features. Phase stability. Structures, properties and application.(Ni3Al, NiAl, Ti3Al, TiAl, NiTi, Ni3Si, Fe3Si, MoSi2, SmCo5 and others). Refractory metals (Mo,Re,W,Ta,Nb,Zr,Hf) and alloys. Physical and metallurgical features.Structures, properties and application. Shape memory alloys. Physical and metallurgical features, heat treatment. Structures, properties and application. NiTi, TiNb, Cu-Zn-Al, Cu-Al-Ni. Metal glasses. Stability. Preparation. Structures, properties and application. Metal foams. Stability. Preparation. Structures, properties and application. Biocompatible materials. Biocompatibility conditions. Classification, structures, properties and application. Bearing materials. Physical and metallurgical features, structures, properties and application. Noble metals (Au, Ag, Pt, Pd,..) and alloys. Structures, properties and application. Functionnaly graded materials. Physical and metallurgical features, structures, properties, preparation and application. Metal matrix composites. Physical and metallurgical features, structures, properties and application.

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Full-time form (validity from: 2019/2020 Winter semester, validity until: 2022/2023 Summer semester)
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Examination Examination   3
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Academic yearProgrammeBranch/spec.Spec.ZaměřeníFormStudy language Tut. centreYearWSType of duty
2021/2022 (P0715D270007) Metallurgical Technology P English Ostrava Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2021/2022 (P0715D270007) Metallurgical Technology K English Ostrava Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (P0715D270007) Metallurgical Technology P English Ostrava Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (P0715D270007) Metallurgical Technology K English Ostrava Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (P0715D270007) Metallurgical Technology K English Ostrava Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (P0715D270007) Metallurgical Technology P English Ostrava Choice-compulsory type B study plan

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