327-0503-AAL Ceramics I
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Lecturers | M. Niederberger, T. Graule, A. R. Studart |
| Periodicity | every semester recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327-0503-AA R | Ceramics I Self-study course. No presence required. | 90s hrs | M. Niederberger, T. Graule, A. R. Studart |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction to ceramic processing |
| Learning objective | The aim is the understanding of the basic principles of ceramic processing. |
| Content | Basic chemical processes for powder production. Liquid-phase synthesis methods. Sol-Gel processes. Classical crystallization theory. Gas phase reactions. Basics of the collidal chemistry for suspension preparation and control. Characterization techniques for powders and colloids. Shaping techniques for bulk components and thin films. Sintering processes and microstructural control. |
| Literature | Books and references will be provided on the lecture notes. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | M. Niederberger, T. Graule, A. R. Studart |
| Type | end-of-semester examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science Master | Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements | E- |  |