Advanced Techonology Ceramics
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Techonology Ceramics | MMT524 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Enbiya TÜREDİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the basic concepts and terminology of advanced ceramics.
2) Classify the advanced ceramic materials.
3) Perform preparation of ceramic powder and densification and sintering of advanced ceramic materials.
4) Make the characterization of advanced technology ceramic materials.
5) List and explain production, properties and applications of advanced oxide ceramic materials.
7) List and explain production, properties and applications of non-oxide (carbide, boride and nitride) advanced ceramic materials.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 7 | High | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Ceramic Materials
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on; ceramic technology, classification of ceramic materials, advanced technology ceramics, preparation of advanced technology ceramic powders, shaping advanced ceramics, sintering advanced ceramics, structural ceramics, alumina based ceramics,zirconia based ceramics, electronic and magnetic ceramics, non-oxide ceramics, industrial applications of advanced ceramics, and analysis of case studies in ceramic technology.
Weekly Schedule
1) Identification, classification and properties of advanced ceramic materials2) Crystal structures of the advanced ceramic materials and its important properties depending on the crystal structure
3) The important physical and chemical properties of advanced ceramic materials, they have important application areas, depending on their use
4) The use of advanced ceramic materials as biomaterials, classification of bioceramic materials and its application areas
5) Types of electroceramic materials and the important application areas depending on its features
6) The properties of electroceramic materials having ionic conductivity and its using as anode, cathode and electrolyte material for fuel cell (SOFC) systems
7) Superconducting ceramic materials, properties and application areas
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Advanced oxide ceramic material types, properties and application areas (refractories, cutting tools, etc ....)
10) Production, properties and application areas of alumina ceramic materials
11) Production, toughness, properties and application areas of zirconia ceramic materials
12) Nitride (AlN, Si3N4, TiN, BN ...) based ceramic materials, properties and application areas
13) Carbide (TiC, SiC, B4C, vs. ...) based ceramic materials, properties and application areas
14) Boride (TiB2, CaB6, ZrB4, vs. ...) based ceramic materials, properties and application areas
15) Characterization of advanced ceramic materials
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
6) Case Study
7) Self Study
8) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Presentation/Seminar to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required