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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
MSE.462
Advanced Ceramics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Course code
MSE.462Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level 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 %
Coordinating organisation
Materials Science Studies 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
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
11.01.2022 – 29.04.2022
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Exam
12.05.2022 – 12.05.2022
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)