Module Notes
Materials Science
This module will not be offered for this semester
Module Details
Know the fundamental science and engineering principles relevant to materials.
Understand the relationship between nano/microstructure, characterization, properties and processing and design of materials.
Have the fundamental experimental and computational skills as engineers in materials.
To be able to apply general math, science and engineering skills to the solution of engineering problems.
To be able to apply core concepts in Materials Science to solve engineering problems.
To be able to select materials for design and construction.
Possess the skills and techniques necessary for modern materials engineering practice.
There are no prerequisites for this module. Students should have basic knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Introduction
Materials Science description. The Era of Materials. The Greatest Materials Moments. Environmental and Other Effects. Examples
Atomic Structure and Bonding
Atomic bonding. Periodic table of elements. Atomic bonding and properties of Materials. Intermetallic Compounds. Examples.
Atomic and Ionic Arrangements.
Crystal structure. Atomic arrangements. Structure of metals. FCC, HCP, BCC structures. Structure of ceramics. Points, Directions, and Planes in the Unit Cell. Allotropic or Polymorphic Transformations. Examples
Imperfections in Solids
Dislocations. Point defects. Grain boundaries. Examples.
Atomic movement
Diffusion. Diffusion Mechanisms. Steady-State Diffusion. Nonsteady-State Diffusion. 1st and 2nd Fick’s laws. Examples.
Phase (equilibrium) diagrams
Introduction. Phases. Microstructure. Phase equilibria. Isomorphic and Eutectic binary alloys. Eutectic, eutectoid, peritictic reactions. Phase rule (Gibbs). The iron–carbon system. Examples.
Phase Transformations
The Kinetics of Solid-State Reactions. Benite. Martensite. Isothermal Transformation Diagrams. Continuous Cooling Transformation Diagrams. Examples
Electrical properties - Conductors, Insulators and Semiconductors
Electrical conductivity - Electrical constant. Piezoelectricity, Intrinsic semiconductors, p and n type semiconductors, transistors, Integrated circuits, Transistors, ΜΕΜS. Examples
Optical properties
Interaction of light with solids - Reflectivity, Polarization, Optoelectrical devices. Examples
Magnetic properties
Magnetic fields, Induction, Magnetization, -Induction- Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism, Ferromagnetism, Magnetic materials and applications. Examples
Thermal properties
Metals, Ceramics and Polymers- Applications. Examples
Keywords: Material Science, Material Engineering,
Teaching Organization
LECTURES: 3 h/w
RECITATION: 2 h/w
Total Module Workload (ECTS Standards):
Written Examination
1. D. Chrisoulakis, D. Ι. Pantelis, Science and Engineering of Metallic Materials, Edit. Papasotiriou, 2003. ISBN: 960-7510-39-9
2. W.D. Callister, Jr., Science and Engineering of Materials, Edit. Tziola, 2004. ISBN: 960-8050-90-1
3. R. Askeland, The Science and Engineering of Materials, Edit. Chapman & Hall, 1996. ISBN: 0-412-53910-1