Practical Materialography

Course title

M0173000

Course description

This course will cover the basic methods of materialographic preparation of metallic and ceramic samples. All classical methods for preparing flat surfaces (polishing) of different materials will be discussed. We will outline the routes for observation and evaluation of the various microstructures. The newest trends in the methods and techniques of metallographic preparation will be introduced. For this purpose, we will discuss various imaging techniques including optical, scanning, transmission electron, scanning tunneling and field-ion microscopy of metallic and ceramic materials or composites and the relation assessment among the structures, the mechanical and the physical properties. In addition, the students will be introduced to the process of evaluation of material structures with current standards and will apply their knowledge to practical examples in the laboratory.

Purpose of class

The students will obtain knowledge of the newest trends in the methods and techniques of metallographic preparation. The students will learn all steps required to prepare sample surfaces and to the process of evaluation of material structures with current standards and to apply their knowledge to practical examples in the laboratory.
The students will be able to learn to evaluate and understand the microstructural results of various imaging techniques - to perform quantitative image analysis and documentation of microstructures.

Goals and objectives

	Goals and objectives	Course Outcomes
1.	The students will be able to learn the required steps and processes to prepare sample surfaces for various characterization techniques	A-1
2.	The students will be able to learn to evaluate the various material structures	A-1
3.	The students will be able to understand the features of the common material characterization techniques	A-1
4.	The students will be able to learn quantitative image analysis methods and documentation of microstructures	A-1

Language

English

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction and overview of sample surface preparation, examples of various microstructures	Review of the lecture	100分
1.		Read the handouts	90分
2.	Macrostructure vs. microstructure How to select samples for further investigations	Review of the lecture	100分
2.		Read the handouts	100分
3.	Step 1: Cutting and embedding of samples	Review of the lecture	100分
3.	Step 1: Cutting and embedding of samples	Read the handouts	100分
4.	Step 2: Grinding procedures	Review of the lecture	100分
4.	Step 2: Grinding procedures	Read the handouts	100分
5.	Step 3: Polishing procedures	Review of the lecture	100分
5.	Step 3: Polishing procedures	Read the handouts	100分
6.	Step 4: Sample etching	Review of the lecture	100分
6.	Step 4: Sample etching	Read the handouts	100分
7.	Midterm exam and discussion on the solutions	Preparation for midterm exam	180分
8.	Step 5: Final treatments for high surface quality	Review of the lecture	100分
8.	Step 5: Final treatments for high surface quality	Read the handouts	100分
9.	Optical microscopy for materials characterization: Requirements and examples	Review of the lecture	100分
9.		Read the handouts	100分
10.	Electron microscopy for materials characterization I: scanning electron microscopy (SEM)	Review of the lecture	100分
10.		Read the handouts	100分
11.	Electron microscopy for materials characterization II: transmission electron microscopy (TEM)	Review of the lecture	100分
11.		Read the handouts	100分
12.	Evaluation of microstructures I: Defects introduced in the surface preparation	Review of the lecture	100分
12.		Read the handouts	100分
13.	Evaluation of microstructures II: Defects in the samples	Review of the lecture	100分
13.	Evaluation of microstructures II: Defects in the samples	Read the handouts	100分
14.	Final exam and discussion on the solutions	Preparation for final exam	180分
Total.	-	-	2750分

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	midterm exam	final exam	Total.
1.	10%	10%	20%
2.	10%	10%	20%
3.	10%	20%	30%
4.	10%	20%	30%
Total.	40%	60%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

The students will be evaluated based on their midterm exam, activity during the class (presentation and discussion) will contribute 40% of the grade and final exam will contribute 60% of the grade.
Students need at least 60% of the full score to pass this course.

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class

Textbooks and reference materials

1.Metallographic and Materialographic Specimen Preparation, Light Microscopy, Image Analysis and Hardness Testing, by Kay Geels;
ASTM stock number: MNL 46; ISBN 978-0-8031-4265-7; E-book ISBN 978-0-8031-5691-3
2. M. Sardela, Practical Materials Characterization, Springer 2014, ISBN: 978-1-4614-9280-1
3. D. Brandon, W. D. Kaplan, Microstructural Characterization of Materials, Wiley 2008, ISBN: 978-0-470-02785-1
4. G.F. vander Voort , Metallography, ASM International 2007, ISBN: 978-0-87170-672-0

Prerequisites

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

Appointment on request writing to the teacher
pmele[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp (substitute [at] with @)

Regionally-oriented

Non-regionally-oriented course

Development of social and professional independence

Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
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

4.QUALITY EDUCATION
9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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