The atomic and molecular structure of metals. Microstructure. Relationship between structure and properties. Dislocations and other lattice defects. Plastic deformation. Time dependent deformation. Fracture. Phase diagrams. Phase transformations. Solidification. Phase transformations in solid state. Diffusionless phase transformations. Structural transformations. Hardening mechanisms. Steel and other alloys.
MH1024 Fundamentals of Materials Science- Metallic Materials 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus MH1024 (Autumn 2020–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course covers metallic materials. Apart from the specific aims given below the course gives an overview of metallic materials and their applications.
After the course the student should be able to:
- sketch the most common crystal structures and give crystallographic orientations and planes in crystals using vectors and Millers indices.
- describe and interpret phase transformations (diffusion controlled as well as diffusionless) and couple these to mechanical properties.
- interpret microstructures and relate them to phase transformations.
- explain/describe/recognize deformation- and strengthening mechanisms specifying the underlying cause (type of defects, microstructure etc).
- describe the most common corrosion and decomposition mechanisms for metallic materials.
- use binary and ternary phase diagrams.
- perform simple calculations and estimations within all areas mentioned above
- basic terminology in Swedish and English
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The KTH courses below on Material Design and Engineering, or similar.
- Materials Design I
- Materials Chemistry
- Solid Mechanics, Basic Course
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 4.0 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.
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.