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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
MSE.462

Advanced Ceramics, 5 cr

Tampere University
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.462
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Arnold Ismailov
Responsible teacher:
Johanna Ruoranen
Responsible teacher:
Erkki Levänen
Responsible 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)