Microstructures of Metals and Alloys

Characteristics and formation mechanisms of various microstructures produced in the fabrication processes such as solidification, plastic deformation and heat treatment are comprehensively introduced. The fundamental relationship between microstructures and mechanical properties is also discussed.

1. Introduction to Microstructures of Metals and Alloys
2. Outline of Fabrication Processes of Metallic Materials
3. Techniques of Microstructure Analyses
Microscopy (Optical Microscopy, Electron Microscopy, EDX etc.)
X-ray Diffraction(Crystallography, Small Angle Scattering)
4. Casting and Solidification Microstructures
5. Heat-treatment Microstructures
Homogenization, Phase Decomposition and Precipitation
6. Deformation Microstructures
7. Recovery and Recrystallization
8. Relationship between Microstructures and Mechanical Properties
9. Quantification of Microstructures of Alloys
10. Advanced Materials and Microstructure Control

Quiz, Discussion and Reports

The present lecture is given to the students of Graduate and International Graduate Course, in Japanese in even years and in English in odd years.