Coursecode: mk1A
Coursename: Materials Science 1

DUT creditpoints: 2
ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Chemical Technology and Materials Science

Lecturer(s): Riemslag, dr.ir. A.C.

Tel.: 015-2782240

Catalog data:
metals, polymers, structure, physical properties, mechanical properties

Courseyear: 1
Semester: 4/0/0/0/0
Hours p/w: 4
Other hours: -
Assessment: Written
Assessm.period(s): 1, 2, 3
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: -

Follow up: mk5

Detailed description of topics:
Metals: Introduction. Structure of metals. Crystal lattices and crystal defects..Physical properties. Elastic and plastic properties of metals. Relation between deformation and structure. Heat treatment after plastic deformation. Creep. Fatigue. Brittle fracture. Application of construction metals.
Polymers: General properties of polymers. Shaping of polymers. Examples of shaping techniques. Review of important polymer types.

Course material:
G. den Ouden en B.M. Korevaar: "Metaalkunde 1".; A. van der Vegt:"Kunststoffen".

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Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Goals:
The aim of this course is to obtain insight in the structure and properties of metals and polymers. This insight is essential for the application of these materials

Computer use:

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