Lecturer: Giuseppe Silva  

Course name: Metallurgy
Course code: 062274
Degree course: Ingegneria Meccanica
Disciplinary field of science: ING-IND/21
University credits: CFU 5
Course website: n.d.

Specific course objectives

SPECIFIC AIMS. The aim of this course is to highlight topics regarding metallic materials; the study in the Metallurgy course is based on the analysis of correlations between chemical composition, structure, properties and performances pointing out the method of choice of materials and the best thermal treatments to obtain the best results. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECTS Crystals and lattice defects.Phase diagrams of metallic alloys. Mechanical testing of metals and alloys. Tensile strength, hardness, fatigue, impact toughness. Bain experiences: TTT and CCT diagrams. Thermal treatments. Typical microstructures of steels. Surface treatments. Fundamentals of ductile-brittle fracture.Fatigue.Corrosion of metallic materials. Wear damage.Creep. Properties and applications of steels (quench and tempering steels, spring steels, case hardening steels, nitriding steels, stainless steels) and cast irons. Properties and application of selected non-ferrous alloys (Al, Cu alloys).

Course programme

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Course entry requirements

Science of Materials

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 28
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 22
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0

Suggested reading materials

Walter Nicodemi. Metallurgia . Zanichelli, Bologna, 2000.

Walter Nicodemi. Acciai e leghe non ferrose. Zanichelli, Bologna, 2000.

Testing and exams

Written proof in itinere, final oral examination.