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MH2103 High Performance Steels and Other Alloys 6.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH2103 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The Calphad method. Diffusion and thermodynamics. Solution of Fick’s first and second laws, application to important cases in materials science. Diffusion in multicomponent systems. Over-all transformation kinetics. Sharp and diffuse interface modeling of phase transformations. The DICTRA and phase-field approaches. Examples of applications.

Intended learning outcomes

After finished course the student should:

  • Have an overview over the possibilities and limitations of computational thermodynamics
  • Be able to apply the Calphad method for simple cases
  • Use simulations tools such as Thermo-Calc, DICTRA and phase field.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

4H1114 Mikro och nanostrukturer.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • SEM1 - Seminar, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Seminars (SEM1; 1,5 cr)
Project assignment (PRO1; 4,5cr)

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture John Ågren

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Materials Science and Engineering

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Professor John Ågren, john@kth.se

Supplementary information

Replaces 4H1116