The basics for the processing of both traditional and advanced ceramics; crystal structures of ceramic materials; mechanical properties and fractography; statistical fracture theory; time-dependent fracture; thermal shock; structural ceramics; dielectric ceramics; piezo, pyro-and ferro electric ceramics. Ferrites; ceramics for electro-optical applications; ceramic semiconductors, varistors; superconducting oxides.
MH1020 Ceramics 6.0 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of the autumn term 2026 in accordance with Faculty Board decision PA-2026-011.
Date of decision: 26 August 2026
The course was last taught in the spring term 2022. The final examination for the course will take place in the spring term 2028.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MH1020 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH1020 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course is meant as an introduction to processing, structure and properties of ceramic materials.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MH1024 Fundamentals of Materials
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Written examination, 6.0 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
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
Main field of study
Materials Science, Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Transitional regulations
Contact the course coordinator
Supplementary information
From the spring semester 2022 (V22), the course has been replaced by MH1031 Ceramic Materials, 8 credits