Material Characterization
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Characterization | MMT304 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ş. HAKAN ATAPEK
Associate Prof. Dr. Şeyda POLAT
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa Burak TELLİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognizing methods of sample selection, preparation and etching for metallographic investigations.
2) Recognizing light microscope, contrast generation by light photons and contrast techniques.
3) Explaining macro and microstructure investigations.
4) Explaining microstructure examination of steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals and alloys.
5) Describing quantitative metallography (Image Analysis).
6) Recognizing electron microscopes (SEM, TEM, PEEM) and imaging techniques using electrons.
7) Recognizing analysis techniques using X-Rays (XRD, XRF, EDX and WDX).
8) Recognizing thermal analysis methods (DTA, TGA, DSC, dilatometry).
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | Low | Low | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | Low | Low | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Low | Low | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | Low | Low | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | Low | Low | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 7 | Low | Low | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 8 | Low | Low | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Physics, Materials Science I, Materials Science II, Physical Metallurgy, Tehnical Photography, Microstructural Imaging & Determination
Course Contents
Introduction to Metallography (Selection and Preparation of Samples, Etching Methods) Optical Microscope (Contrast Generated by Light Photons and Contrast Techniques) Examination of Macro and Microstructures , Examination of Microstructure (Steel, Cast Iron, Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys), Quantitative Metallography (Image Analysis) Electron Microscopy (Imaging by Electrons) , SEM and TEM (Contrast Generation and Contrast Techniques), Introduction to X-Rays (Imaging and Analytical) X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (Phase-Diagram Determination, Determination of Lattice, Parameters, Determination of Mosaic Size, Quantitative Analysis), Non-destructive Inspection using X-Rays, X-Ray Analysis (XRF, EDX and WDX), Introduction to Thermal Analysis Techniques, DTA and TGA,Dilatometer
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required