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
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Apply fundamental crystallographic techniques to correctly classify crystals, and identify directions and planes in crystals.
2.
Describe the structures of some common metals, ceramics, polymers and intermetallics.
3.
Discuss the origin of electrical, magnetic, optical, thermal and mechanical properties of materials, and explain how they are related to structure.
4.
Describe the types of defects found in crystalline materials, and explain their effects on properties.
5.
Explain the basic principles of optical microscopy, x-ray diffraction and scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and perform calculations using experimental data to correctly identify materials and structural features.
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