Course detail

Advanced ceramics technologies

CEITEC VUT-DS213AAcad. year: 2020/2021

Not applicable.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

0

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Intermediate/advanced knowledge in materials science and physical chemistry

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to ceramics, definitions, properties, classification of ceramics, specification of advanced ceramics
2. Ceramic powder characterization, powder packing, effects of powder characteristics on packing density, powder agglomeration
3. Ceramic suspensions, colloidal treatment, spray drying, freeze granulation
4. Forming methods – dry shaping, methods and principles
5. Forming methods – wet shaping, methods and principles
6. Forming methods – plastic shaping, methods and principles
7. Free form fabrication, methods and principles
8. Coatings – dip coating, spraying
9. Drying and binder removal
10. Sintering, mechanisms, effect of particle packing, pressure assisted sintering – methods and principles
11. Ceramics machining, green and hard machining

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

This course deals with the technological basics of advanced bulk polycrystalline ceramics. The emphasis is put on principles of the technologies and on advantages and limits of particular methods resulting from these principles. Modern processing methods such as additive manufacturing methods and CNC milling of ceramic blanks are also included in the technology overview.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

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Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Reed, J. S.: Principles of ceramics processing. John Wiley & Sons, 1995, New York
Rahaman, M. N.: Ceramic Processing. CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group, 2007, Boca Raton
Richerson, D. W.: Modern Ceramic Engineering. Marcel Dekker, 1992, New York

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme STIAMN Doctoral

    branch AM , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    branch ANTMT , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional