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

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