MSE8014 - Phase Transformation in Materials | ||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||
This course is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge on analysing basic processes during changes in material compositions, phases and microstructures. The course will first briefly review the essential thermodynamics and mathematics background, including key concepts such as entropy, free energy, driving force, coupling and flux. Both continuum and atomistic models of diffusion, as well as their quantitative analysis will then be covered. Emphasis will be placed on diffusion in crystals and along crystal imperfections such as dislocation, surface and grain boundaries. Motion of dislocation, surface and interface during microstructure evolution will also be covered. General features of phase transformation, nucleation and growth theory, concurrent nucleation and growth will be addressed. Finally, the course will introduce a few selected topics such as solidification, precipitation and martensitic transformation. Together, the course will establish a firm foundation for graduate research work in materials science and engineering. | ||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 40% | ||||||||
Examination: 60% | ||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||
| MSE8014.pdf | ||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||
| Department of Materials Science and Engineering | ||||||||
