Subject description

Study of fundamental crystallography, structural defects, non-crystalline structures, structures of common metals, intermetallics, simple ceramics and polymers. Basic principles of techniques used to study structure will be introduced: optical microscopy, x-ray diffraction and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Students will participate in tutorials and laboratory work related to these topics.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators
Lecturers

Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hr lecture and 2 hr tutorial

Assessment details

Quizzes
XRD lab report
TEM report
Mid session exam
Final Exam

Textbook information

No prescribed textbooks for this subject.

Contact details

Faculty contact

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