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Recommendations:

Basics of the course "Introduction to Ceramics" should be known.

Media:

Slides for the lecture:

available under http://www.iam.kit.edu/km

W.D. Kingery, H.K. Bowen, D.R. Uhlmann, "Introduction to Ceramics", John Wiley & Sons, New York, (1976)

E. Dörre, H. Hübner, "Aluminia", Springer Verlag Berlin, (1984)

M. Barsoum, "Fundamentals of Ceramics", McGraw-Hill Series in Material Science and Enginewering (2003)

The lecture gives an overview on structure and properties of the technical relevant structural ceramics silicon nitride, silicon carbide, alumina, zirconia, boron nitride and fibre-reinforced ceramics. All types of structural ceramics will be discussed in detail in terms of preparation methods of the raw materials, shaping techniques, densification, microstructural development, mechanical properties and application fields.

The course will not take place every year.

regular attendance: 21 hours
self-study: 99 hours

The students know the most relevant structural ceramics (silicon carbide, silicon nitride, alumina, boron nitride, zirconia, fibre-reinforced ceramics) and their applications. They are familar with the microstructural features, fabrication methods, and mechanical properties.

The assessment consists of an oral exam (20-30 min) taking place at a specific date (according to Section 4(2), 2 of the examination regulation). The re-examination is offered at a specific date.