Course emphasis on diffusion and phase diagrams. Explore the strengthening of metal, polymers, ceramic materials, and composites.

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Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications SpecializationArizona State University

What you will learn

The use of principles of the Fe-Fe3C phase diagrams to predict microstructures and properties of carbon steel alloys.
The use of the phase diagram to strengthen alloy steels and be able to predict microstucture during age hardening.
Electrical properties of materials and, how/why semiconductors, insulators, and conductors are classified.
The use of principles of the Fe-Fe3C phase diagrams to predict microstructures and properties of carbon steel alloys.

Skills you will gain

The ability to use principles of phase diagrams to predict microstructures and properties of carbon steel alloy for technological applications
The ability to use semiconductors insulators or conductors for technological applications
The ability to use principles of phase diagrams to predict microstructures and properties of carbon steel alloy for technological applications.
The ability to utilize strengthening mechanisms in metals for technological applications

About this Specialization

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This specialization extends upon the initial introduction specialization, and like the other specialization, it introduces a limited number of new materials science and engineering concepts. Presentations are at the concept level without being marred in heavy mathematics. Topics in this specialization topic include strengthening of metal, polymers, ceramic materials, and composite. Some of the position titles that may benefit from this course include Materials Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Materials Quality Control. Others who are want to explore the world of materials will find it helpful.

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English

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There are 4 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

Phase Diagrams

Course2

Course 2

Hardening, Polymers, Properties

This course will introduce age hardening and how to use a phase diagram to identify an alloy that is eligible for age hardening. The key factors that affect nucleation and crystal growth will be investigated. In addition, an introduction to polymer science will be given. The key differences between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers will be introduced. Strengthening mechanisms will be introduced. We explore what happens to the properties of a polymer as you increase or decrease the extent of cross-linking. major polymer synthesis methods will be shown. We will review polymer selection for various applications. In addition, how structural properties vary with temperature will be presented. We explore the significance of the glass transition temperature of a polymer to its thermal and mechanical properties.

Course3

Course 3

Electrical Properties and Semiconductors

In this course, we will explore the electrical properties of materials and classify different materials as conductors, semiconductors or insulators. We will look at some examples of conductors, semiconductors and insulators, and note the key factors that cause the differences in their electrical properties. We will use rudimentary band theory to show how temperature impacts the conductivity of the three classifications of materials. We will learn what causes the differences in electrical behavior of a p-type versus an n-type semiconductor in a p-n diode.

Course4

Course 4

Ceramics and Composites

Instructor

Terry Alford

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Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization

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