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MH2101 Metal Powder: Production, Handling and Characterisation 6.0 credits

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Information per course offering

Termin

Information for Autumn 2026 Start 26 Oct 2026 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
26 Oct 2026 - 11 Jan 2027
Periods

Autumn 2026: P2 (6 hp)

Pace of study

33%

Application code

10906

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
Course memo is not published
Number of places

Min: 10

Target group
Open for application for TTMVM1-2. Elective for all programs, provided that the course can be included in the program.
Planned modular schedule
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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus MH2101 (Autumn 2026–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

1.       Explanation for the use of metal powder

2.       Methods for metal powder production

3.       Powder properties and characterisation methods

4.       Handling of metal powder

5.       Process paths for production of components from metal powder

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

  • Give example of and evaluate different process paths for production of metal powder
  • Compare relevant methods to measure properties of powder and evaluate these for a given powder material and intended application
  • Justify for possible changes in powder properties due to storing and handling and explain how this can be prevented or is mitigated
  • Give example of and justify different process paths for production of PM components (components of metal powder)
  • Explain which different generic properties a powder may depending on production process and justify for the suitability for a specific component manufacturing method
  • Give example of components produced with powder metallurgy and justify why the PM process has been used in these cases

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

At least 150 credits in engineering.

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

  • HEM1 - Home assignments, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Written exam, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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

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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

Materials Science and Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle