ADVANCED MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION

AIM

The focus of this course will be the analysis and characterization of engineered materials, in order to develop an intuitive understanding of their structure-properties-processing-performance relationships. To this end, a broad selection of commonly used characterization tools will be the subject of discussions and hands-on investigation. In all of these, we will use heat, light, electrons, x-rays, and magnetic fields used to probe the material structure. For each technique, we will address the structural features of the material are being investigated, the interpretation of the results of analysis to deduce information about the structure-property relationship in the material, and how the instruments work.

CONTENT

This course contains; Material types classified according to atomic composition,material types classified according to application,physical and chemical properties of materials; aspects of materials which might interest a chemist, physicist, and engineer,surface properties of materials compared to bulk properties,molecular and morphological basis of material physico- chemical properties,DSC analysis of materials,TGA analysis,static contact angle analysis,rheometric analysis, FT-IR analyses,X-ray diffractometric analysis,X-ray diffractometric analysis,solid state NMR analysis,Solid state NMR analysis-2,General overview and discussion.

1. 1

   1. Use heat, light, electrons, x-rays, and magnetic fields used to probe material structure

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

2. 2

   2. Assess the basics, capabilities and limitations of structural, morphological, thermal and mechanical characterization analyses

   Taught by: Case Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

3. 3

   3. Describe structural features of the material are being investigated

   Taught by: Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

4. 4

   4. Develop a work plan to solve a characterization problem

   Taught by: Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

5. 5

   5. Identify the appropriate experimental method for a particular characterization problem

   Taught by: Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

6. 6

   6. Utilize common basic instruments for materials characterization

   Taught by: Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Experimental Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

7. 7

   7. Interpret data obtained from materials analysis experiments to deduce information about the structure-property relationship in the material

   Taught by: Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Micro Teaching Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

8. 8

   8. Discuss the relationship between hard material structure, properties, processing, and performance

   Taught by: Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Micro Teaching Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Project Task

9. 9

   9. Discuss the relationship between soft material structure, properties, processing, and performance

   Taught by: Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Micro Teaching Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Material types classified according to atomic composition

   Preparation: Going through course materials

2. WEEK 2

   material types classified according to application

   Preparation: Going through course materials

3. WEEK 3

   physical and chemical properties of materials; aspects of materials which might interest a chemist, physicist, and engineer

   Preparation: Going through course materials

4. WEEK 4

   surface properties of materials compared to bulk properties

   Preparation: Going through course materials

5. WEEK 5

   molecular and morphological basis of material physico- chemical properties

   Preparation: Going through course materials

6. WEEK 6

   DSC analysis of materials

   Preparation: Going through course materials

7. WEEK 7

   TGA analysis

   Preparation: Going through course materials

8. WEEK 8

   static contact angle analysis

   Preparation: Going through course materials

9. WEEK 9

   rheometric analysis, FT-IR analyses

   Preparation: Going through course materials

10. WEEK 10

    X-ray diffractometric analysis

    Preparation: Going through course materials

11. WEEK 11

    X-ray diffractometric analysis

    Preparation: Going through course materials

12. WEEK 12

    solid state NMR analysis

    Preparation: Going through course materials

13. WEEK 13

    Solid state NMR analysis-2

    Preparation: Going through course materials

14. WEEK 14

    General overview and discussion

    Preparation: Going through course materials

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• * Microstructural characterization of materials / by D. Brandon, W.D. Kaplan, Wiley, 1999 * Materials science and engineering : an introduction / by William D. Callister, Wiley, 2003 * Electronic Properties of Engineering Materials / by James D. Livingston, Wiley, 1999 * Introduction to Solid State Physics / by Charles Kittel * Thermodynamics of Engineering Materials / by David V. Ragone, Wiley, 1997 * The Structure of Materials / by Samuel M. Allen and Edwin L. Thomas, Wiley, 1999
• * Introduction to the Optical Spectroscopy of Solids / by J. Garcia-Sole, Wiley, 2005 * Polymer characterization : physical techniques / D. Campbell, J.R. White. United Kingdom, Stanley Thornes (publishers) Ltd. * Spectroscopy of polymers / by Jack L. Koenig. Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 1999. * Polymer Characterization: Lab techniques and analysis/ N.P. Cheremisinoff; Noyes Publications NJ-USA

TEACHING STAFF

• Assoc.Prof. Hasan KURTCOORDINATOR
• Assoc.Prof. Hasan KURT