MAT E 471 - Ceramics

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 8
Faculty Engineering
Department Chemical&Materials Engineering
Typically Offered either term or Spring/Summer

Description
Structure, processing, characterization, properties and application of ceramic materials and glass. Ceramic raw materials. Crystal chemistry and physics. Glassy state. Crystal defects, nonstoichiometry, diffusion, phase diagrams. Powder preparation, ceramic fabrication. Characterization of ceramic powders and components. Thermal, mechanical and electrical properties. Traditional and recent applications. Prerequisite: MAT E 341 or consent of instructor.