METE538 ADVANCED SOLIDIFICATION

Course Code:5700538
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. MAHMUT VEDAT AKDENİZ
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

The scope of this lecture is restricted mainly to a presentation of the theory of solidification as it applies to the most widely-used group of metallic alloys. 


Course Content

Atom transfer at the solid-liquid interface; conditions for nucleation, rate of nucleus formation, interface structure. Morphological instability of a solid-liquid interface, perturbation analysis. Solidification microstructures; cells and dendrites, eutectic and peritectic, diffusion coupled growth, competitive growth of dendritic and eutectic phases. Solute redistribution; mass balance in directional solidification, microsegregation. Rapid solidification processing; general characteristics, production methods, microstructural effects.


Course Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this course the students will be able to feel confident when delving further into solidification-related subjects.

 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1can reach the general and specific knowledge/information, can analyze, crystalize and implement these in conducting scientific research in the field.
2have compressive knowledge on the up-to-date engineering practices and methods and their limitations.
3are equipped with the analytical characterization knowledge required in realizing observational/experimental work-based research activities in the field.
4can clearly define and formulate problems related to the field, and develop exceptional and novel procedures to solve such problems.
5develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex systems or processes and invent novel/alternative solutions in his designs.
6can work effectively as a member of a team in his own field or interdisciplinary groups, he can be the leader in such formations and offer solutions in intricate cases; can also work independently and take responsibility.
7can communicate well in spoken and written English effectively.