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.
MH2103 High Performance Steels and Other Alloys 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MH2103 (Spring 2009–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH2103 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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.
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
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO1 - Project, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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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.
Other requirements for final grade
Seminars (SEM1; 1,5 cr)
Project assignment (PRO1; 4,5cr)
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
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Replaces 4H1116