ME EN 558

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Metallurgy

Mechanical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Fundamental principles of physical metallurgy and their application to design.

When Taught

Fall Even Years

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

or instructor's consent.

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Phase Diagrams

Learning Outcome

Be able to draw, describe and use phase diagrams associated with commonly used engineering materials.

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Point and Line Defects

Learning Outcome

Describe the interactions of point and line defects and their effects on mechanical properties.

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Thermodynamics of Nucleation

Learning Outcome

Describe the thermodynamics and prevalence of both homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation.

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Hardening Mechanisms

Learning Outcome

Describe the theory behind the different hardening mechanisms of solid materials.

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Characterization Techniques

Learning Outcome

Describe common material characterization techniques and their strengths and limitations.

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Isothermal Transformations

Learning Outcome

Describe the effect of nucleation and growth kinetics on isothermal transformations.

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Diffusion

Learning Outcome

Model non-steady state diffusion in solid materials and predict the difference as a function of time, temperature and species.

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Evolution of Microstructure

Learning Outcome

Describe/model the evolution of microstructure under non-steady state conditions.