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Course unit, curriculum year 2022–2023
MSE.420
Corrosion and Wear of Materials, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)
Course code
MSE.420Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mikko Hokka until 1.8.2023Responsible teacher:
Kati ValtonenResponsible teacher:
Heli KoivuluotoResponsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Materials Science Studies 100 %
Core content
- Corrosion properties of materials including metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers and composittes. Corrosion wear monitoring and prevention techniques.
- High temperature oxidation and corrosion mechanisms.
- Wear mechanisms, wear and friction properties of engineering materials including metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites; wear testing and prevention of wear. Mechanical degradation mechanisms and performance of polymeric materials.
- Chemical, electrochemical and mechanical degradation types influencing performance of engineering materials.
- Thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical corrosion of metals and alloys. Degradation mechanisms and performance of polymeric materials. Corrosion of ceramic materials.
Complementary knowledge
- Diffusion of species at high temperatures.
- Mechanical properties of engineering materials.
- Environments and conditions present in industrial equipment and processes.
- Reactions related to thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical corrosion.
Specialist knowledge
- Structures and properties of enginering materials including metals, metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers and composite materials.
- Oxidation of metals and alloys. Influence of various species and impurities in the high temperaure atmosphere on materials performance and degradation.
- Friction and lubrication teories and practise.
- Methods to evaluate degradation types and mechanisms.
Learning outcomes
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
31.08.2022 – 12.12.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
Completion option 2
Completion of all options is required.
Exam
01.09.2022 – 10.12.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
20.10.2022 – 20.10.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
07.12.2022 – 07.12.2022
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
Participation in teaching
31.08.2022 – 12.12.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)