Arizona State University
Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization
Arizona State University

Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization

Course emphasis on diffusion and phase diagrams. Explore the strengthening of metal, polymers, ceramic materials, and composites.

Taught in English

Terry Alford

Instructor: Terry Alford

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What you'll learn

  • The use of principles of the Fe-Fe3C phase diagrams to predict microstructures and properties of carbon steel alloys.

  • The use of the phase diagram to strengthen alloy steels and be able to predict microstucture during age hardening.

  • Electrical properties of materials and, how/why semiconductors, insulators, and conductors are classified.

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Specialization - 4 course series

Phase Diagrams

Course 117 hours4.5 (12 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • The use of principles of the Fe-Fe3C phase diagrams to predict microstructures and properties of carbon steel alloys.

Skills you'll gain

Category: The ability to use principles of phase diagrams to predict microstructures and properties of carbon steel alloy for technological applications.

Hardening, Polymers, Properties

Course 223 hours4.6 (18 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • The use of the phase diagram to strengthen alloy steels and be able to predict microstucture during age hardening.

Skills you'll gain

Category: The ability to utilize strengthening mechanisms in metals for technological applications

Electrical Properties and Semiconductors

Course 322 hours4.2 (14 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Electrical properties of materials and, how/why semiconductors, insulators, and conductors are classified.

Skills you'll gain

Category: The ability to use semiconductors insulators or conductors for technological applications

Ceramics and Composites

Course 419 hours4.1 (14 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Structures, strengthening mechanisms, and application of ceramics and composites materials.

Skills you'll gain

Category: The ability to use semiconductors insulators or conductors for technological applications

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Terry Alford
Arizona State University
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