Course detail

Instrumentation in Material Engineering

FCH-BCO_IMIAcad. year: 2013/2014

The instrumentation in material analysis including fundamentals and application of X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermal analysis techniques including TG-DTA, EGA, TDA, DSC etc., particle size distribution, specific surface, thermal properties, composition (XRF and ICP) and IR as well as Raman spectroscopy.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Petr Ptáček, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Fundamentals, application and evaluation of results of in analysis of materials.

Prerequisites

The fundamentals about analysis techniques, physics and structure of materials.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Exam.

Course curriculum

Introduction and fundamentals of method instrumental analysis
X-ray diffraction analysis
XRF fluorescence
Raman spectroscopy
Infrared spectroscopy
Thermal analysis I.: TG-DTA, DTG, DSC, EGA
Thermal analysis II.: TDA, heating microscopy, HT-XRD, emanation analysis
Microscopy
Scanning electron microscopy
Particle size distribution analysis
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
Statistical methods of evaluation of results

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The main objective is to provide knowledge’s about instrumentation in analysis of material, preparation of sample and evaluation of results.

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

none

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Pertile E, Instrumentální metody analýzy, 1978. (CS)
Pospíšil M, Instrumentální metody výzkumu a analýzy I , V Praze : Vydavatelství ČVUT, 2004. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BKCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_CHM , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_CHM , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Pavel Šiler, Ph.D.