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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
MOL-52026
Advanced Ceramics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
MOL-52026Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Arnold IsmailovResponsible teacher:
Johanna RuoranenResponsible teacher:
Erkki LevänenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Core content
- Crystal structures and point defects in ceramic materials.
- Heat conduction mechanisms and
thermal expansion, creep thermal shock - Electrical conduction, insulation and dielectric properties
- Dielectric and optical properties of ceramics
- Mechanical properties of ceramics: theoretical strength, Weibull theory, effect of flaw and porosity to strength, 3 and 4 points bending test, tensile strength, fracture toughness.
Machining, finishing, and joining of ceramics. Design considerations and approaches, failure analysis - Examples of the most common engineering ceramics (alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, silicon nitride): their different types, properties, main applications, limitations, toughening mechanisms. Ceramic composites and glasses
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
12.01.2021 – 30.04.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Exam
22.04.2021 – 01.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
07.05.2021 – 07.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)