Sintering of Ceramics Materials (FSI-9SKE)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Karel Maca, Dr.  
Supervising institute: ÚMVI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech or English
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the course is to make the doctoral student familiar with sintering of advanced ceramic (or metal) powder materials and to show them how the final microstructure (and thus also properties) of products can be controlled by sintering process.
Learning outcomes and competences:
The course acquires advanced knowledge of sintering theory and modern sintering methods currently used in engineering and scientific practice.
Prerequisites:
The basic knowledge of chemical thermodynamics and processing and properties of ceramic materials.
Course contents:
In the course, doctoral students are introduced to basics of sintering thermodynamics and kinetics, as well as to modern sintering methods, The factors influencing sintering process are addressed and discussed. Special attention is focused on control of microstructure during sintering, on sintering of nanoceramic materials, as well as on utilization of high-temperature dilatometry. The content of the course can be adapted to the topic of the future dissertation.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Lectures are complemented by practical demonstrations both at the Department of Ceramics and Polymers of the FSI and in the laboratories of the CEITEC BUT Advanced Ceramics Group.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Examining the level of knowledge and ability to apply the acquired knowledge in specific problems related to the doctoral thesis of the candidate.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  10 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Basics of thermodynamics and kinetics.
2. Driving forces and mechanisms of sintering process.
3. Phases and models of sintering process.
4. Pressure-assisted sintering.
5. Electric current activated/assisted sintering.
6. The factors influencing sintering process.
7. Grain growth and microstructure control during sintering.
8. Sintering of nanoceramic materials.
9. Utilization of high-temperature dilatometry for sintering studies.
10. Excursion and practical exercise.
Literature - fundamental:
1. KINGERY, W., BOWMEN, H.K., UHLMANN, D.R. Introduction to Ceramics. 2nd ed. John Wiley & sons inc. (1960), England. ISBN 0-471-47860-1.
2. KANG, S.J.L.: Sintering – Densification, Grain growth and Microstructure, Elseviever (2005), England. ISBN 07506 63855
3. RAHAMAN, M. N.: Sintering of Ceramics, CRC press (2008), U.S.A. ISBN 978-0-8493-7286-5
4. M. Trunec, K. Maca: Advanced Ceramic Processes, in Advanced Ceramics for Dentistry (Eds. J.Z. Shen, T. Kozmac), Elsevier, Amsterdam 2014
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
D-MAT-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W
D-MAT-K combined study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W