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Metallioppi ja lämpökäsittelyt (P0073), 4 op

Basic information

Course name:Metallioppi ja lämpökäsittelyt
Metals Science and Heat Treatments
Course Winha code:P0073
Kurre acronym:Metall.op. ja lämpök
Credits:4
Type and level of course:Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:3.year
Implementation:Spring semester, 4.period
Semester:0607
Language of tuition:Suomi
Teacher:Kai Laitinen
Final assessment:Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Materials P0071

Course contents (core content level)

Arrangement of atoms and the main crystal structures in metals. Lattice defects and their effect on metal properties.

Phases, binary phase diagrams and solidification of metal alloys.

Mechanism of plastic deformation and strengthening principles of metals.

Phases in iron-carbon alloys and their mechanical properties, TTT-diagrams.

Recovery of cold worked metal alloys, strain ageing and work hardening.

Performance of common heat treatments and their effect on the mechanical properties of metal alloys.

Common alloying elements of steels and the aims of their use.

Course contents (additional)

Ternary phase diagrams, thermomechanical treatments.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

During the course students will adopt metallic microstructures and comprehend their effect on the mechanical properties of metal alloys. They know how metal alloy properties can be changed by processing.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Students will be able to exploit metal alloy properties achieved by appropriate alloying and processing and they will be able to improve the alloy properties by proper processing when needed.

Recommended reading

Lecture slides

Teaching and learning strategies

Teaching methods and student workload

Lectures
Exam
Learning tasks / Assignments
Laboratory assignments

Assessment weighting and grading

Assesment of assignments (20 %) and laboratory assignments (20 %) and the final exam (60 %).

Related competences of the degree programme

Know-how in materials and surface treatment technology
Communication and interpersonal skills
Information acquisition skills and adaptation of new knowledge

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