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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Bachelor's programme Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
| Students will access fundamental concepts related to most common materials characterization techniques.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
| Upon completion of the course they will be able to
• use and recognize SI units and quantity calculus. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basic powder characterization techniques. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basic mechanical characterization techniques. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basic thermal characterization techniques (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basics of elementary particle and radiation and their applicability to material characterization techniques. (k1, k2, k3, k4)
• understand basic electrical characterization techniques. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basic magnetic characterization techniques. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basic corrosion characterization techniques. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand principles applied in scanning probe microscopy. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basics chemical analysis techniques. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basics of electron microscopy. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basics of optical microscopy and the use of lasers. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand basics of X-ray based material characterization techniques. (k1, k2, k3)
• understand principles of metallographic sample preparation. (k1, k2, k3, k4)
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The course is divided into 13 lectures, including an exercise-based lecture for training electrical characterization skills:
• SI units – quantity calculus and error calculus
• powder analysis techniques – particle size analyzers
• mechanical testing of materials – elasticity and tensile testing
• thermal testing of materials – calorimetry, thermogravimetry
• radiation and elementary particles – particle-wave dualism, energy, wavelength
• electrical characterization – Ohm’s law, resistivity, conductivity, Joule effect
• impedance spectroscopy – resistor, capacitor, phase shifting, equivalent circuit for data fitting
• magnetic testing of materials – Gaussmeter
• corrosion testing – outdoor weathering, salt spray test
• scanning probe microscopy – AFM, STM. MFM, LFM
• scanning electron microscopy – SEM, EDX, EBSD
• X-ray diffraction
• transmission electron microscopy
• X-ray photoelectron microscopy
• metallography – sample preparation
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| Criteria for evaluation |
The lecture finishes with a written, 2.5h examination. The evaluation contains multiple choice questions, free descriptions of various techniques, free thinking – actions to take in real life situations and problem solving with elementary calculations.
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| Methods |
PowerPoint slides and board for calculation examples.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
The lecture itself would provide the minimum knowledge requested. Additional information may be found in various specialty books or instrument manufacturers.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
The examination at the end of this lecture is not something one would „try“ without thorough preparation. Having the necessary knowledge to pass the exam is a matter of study, not a matter of luck. Presence at the lecture is not compulsory, but is strongly recommended.
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| Corresponding lecture |
TCBPEVOMACH: VO Materialprüfung und Charakterisierung (2,6 ECTS)
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