Course title
4M986000,7M2600001
Advanced Materials Science

TAKASAKI Akito Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course content
This course focuses on the chemistry and physics of engineering materials (metals, alloys, and polymers) from a view point of mechanical engineering. Emphases are put on atomic or molecular interpretation for physical or mechanical properties, the relationships between physical and chemical properties and performance of engineering materials. Topics to be covered include atomic structure and bonding in solid materials, crystalline structures, microstructures of the engineering materials, and an introduction to X-ray diffractometry that enables us to determine the macroscopic properties of the materials such as tensile strength.
Purpose of class
The students will gain fundamental knowledge on materials characterization using X-ray (X-ray diffraction and chemical analyses) and related crystal structures, and acquire how the microscopic crystal structures strongly affect the macroscopic physical and mechanical properties of the solid materials.
Goals and objectives
  1. The students will be able to understand what X-ray is and how to produce X-ray.
  2. The students will be able to understand classification of crystal structures that affects physical properties of solid materials.
  3. The students will be able to understand microscopic mechanism of deformation of solid materials and atomic defects.
  4. The students will be able to estimate strengths and densities of some simple elements theoretically.
  5. The student will be able to determine some simple crystal structure by means of X-ray diffraction technique.
Language
English
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Orientation
Get-to-know each other, self-introduction
Explanation of the course and students tasks in the class
Defects in crystal structures and strength of solid materials (overview I)
check the syllabus carefully 60minutes
2. Overview II
Solid state materials, crystal, quasicrystal and amorphous
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 120minutes
3. Presentation from students on their research works to be connected with this course (mixer among students)
Atom, Introduction to quantum mechanics
several quantum states for electrons in atom
Preparation for the presentation 100minutes
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the class. 100minutes
self-calculation for quantum states 100minutes
4. Electron configuration
Continuous and characteristic X-rays, and chemical analyses for solid materials
Investigation of a real X-ray tube
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 120minutes
Summarize a report after group investigation of a real X-ray tube at the class (how X-ray tube works). 120minutes
5. Presentation from students on X-ray tube
Crystal and amorphous and unit of crystal
Symmetry in crystals, Bravais Lattice
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 60minutes
Preparation for presentation 60minutes
6. Bonding in solid materials
(metallic, covalent and ionic bonding)
Theoretical strength
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 120minutes
Work for assignment on theoretical determination of strengths and densities 360minutes
7. Presentation by students on theoretical strength of elements
Fundamental crystallography
Plane and direction in crystal structures
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 60minutes
Preparation for the presentation 60minutes
8. Interstitial sites in crystals
Allotropy or polymorphism
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 120minutes
9. Presentation from students on Bravais Lattice
Plastic deformations of polycrystals and single crystals
Slip systems
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 120minutes
10. Mechanical tests for single and poly crystalline materials Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 120minutes
11. Presentation from students on theoretical densities of elements
Atomic defects
Vacancy, dislocation and stacking fault
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 120minutes
12. Physical properties of metallic materials and crystal structures (density, melting temperature and Young's modulus) Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the class. 120minutes
13. Strengthening metallic materials Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 120minutes
14. Measurements for crystalline materials by X-ray
Presentation from students on theoretical X-ray diffraction patterns of elements
Read handouts to be distributed at the previous class. Special instruction will be also pointed out at the calss. 120minutes
Prepare for final assignment on how to determine crystal structures of some elements by X-ray diffraction technique. 370minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Assignment Exercise Presentation Total.
1. 5% 10% 15%
2. 5% 10% 15%
3. 5% 10% 15%
4. 20% 5% 25%
5. 20% 0% 10% 30%
6. 0% 0%
Total. 40% 15% 45% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Assignments, presentations on some topics regarding materials science and exercise on X-ray diffraction will be evaluated. Your active participation into the class are very welcome. Students who mark more than 60% will obtain the credit.
Textbooks and reference materials
Suitable scientific or technological textbook will be used during the course. Some scientific papers will be handed out ocasionaly.
Prerequisites
Sufficient cominucation skill in English is mandaory.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Thursdays, 16:10-17:10
    Send me an email. The address will be informed to the students on Day 1.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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