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- *B: Basic, A: Applied, I: Interdisciplinary
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Prof. Yoshio NAKAMURA
[Aims]
Fundamentals of crystallography and structural characterization by diffraction technique are introduced especially to students who study metallurgy.
[Outline]
1. Symmetry description of crystal
2. How to describe structure of crystals
3. Crystal symmetry and physical properties
4. Ordered structure and modulated structure
5. Diffraction from ideal and imperfect crystals
6. X-ray and Electron diffraction techniques for structural analysis and characterization
97017
Crystallography for Microstructural Characterization
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Prof. Toshiyuki FUJII
[Aims & Outline]
This class offers methods of determining the crystal structure and characterizing the microstructure of metals. Students will learn about the basic crystallography, stereographic projection, x-ray and electron diffraction, and electron microscopy. Quizzes are given out to the students in every class.
24043
Advanced Metal Physics
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)
Prof. Ji SHI
[Aims & Outline]
This course is designed to introduce first-year graduate students to the fundamentals and recent developments in solid state physics, especially in relation to metals and alloys. Emphasis is placed on the electronic structures of solids and related properties. Starting from introductory quantum mechanics, the course covers following topics: atomic structure, bonds in metallic and nonmetallic solids, band structure and semiconductors, transition metals and ferromagnetism, physics and applications of thin solid films.
96049
Lattice Defects & Mechanical Properties of Materials
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Prof. Susumu ONAKA and Prof.
KATO
[Aims & Outline]
Lattice defects and their role on mechanical properties of solid materials are lectured. Topics such as linear elasticity (stress, strain, Hooke’s law) and dislocation theory are included.
24042
Thermodynamics for Metallurgists
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Assoc. Prof. Kenichi KAWAMURA
[Aims]
Thermodynamics is a powerful tool for the material processing and design. This lecture provides the understanding of the thermodynamics from the basics to the applications, and extends to the defect chemistry in solid oxide.
[Outline]
1. Introduction
2. Basics of thermodynamics
3. Gibbs energy
4. Phase diagram and rule
5. Activity
6. Chemical reaction
7. Thermodynamic table
8. Measurement for thermodynamic data
9. Crystal defects
10. Solid state ionics
11. Application of solid state ionics I
12. Application of solid state ionics II
24006
Physical Chemistry of Melts
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Prof. Masahiro SUSA and Assoc. Prof. Yoshinao KOBAYASHI
[Aims]
This lecture mainly centers upon thermodynamics of metal, its oxide melts and metal production process. The term of ‘melts’ essentially means what the term of ‘liquid’ does and is often used, in particular, when one refers to the state of substances which are melted at high temperatures. In this usage, for example, liquid iron is a kind of melt but liquid water is not. Many metallic materials are produced via the state of melts and thus understanding of physico-chemical properties of melts is essential to metallic materials process designing and its optimization. This lecture ranges from fundamental to applied thermodynamics relevant to metals. The final goal is to learn how to use the concept of activity and how to utilize thermodynamic laws and functions, through many exercises. Moreover, this lecture consequently aims to understand the thermodynamic treatment on the practical production process.
[Outline]
1. Basic Thermodynamics
First law, Internal energy and enthalpy, Second law, Entropy, Third law, Gibbs energy and chemical potential, Chemical equilibria and phase rule, Ellingham diagram
2. Activity
Law of mass action and concept of activity, Raoultian and Henrian standard activities, Henrian activities by mole fraction and mass% expressions, Interaction parameters, Basicity
3. Solution theory, interaction parameter, solubility product, the Gibbs-Duhem equation, impurities capacity
24055
Transport Phenomena of Metals and Alloys
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Assoc. Prof. Miyuki HAYASHI
[Aims]
The lecture focuses on the basic transport phenomena such as flow pattern of liquid, mass and heat transport in liquid and solid and reaction rate at the interface between different phases, which can be seen in the metal smelting, the production process of electrical materials and so on.
[Outline]
1. Introduction
2. Mass transport
1) Fick’s law of diffusion
2) Shell mass balances and boundary conditions
3) Steady-state diffusion
4) Nonsteady-state diffusion
3. Momentum transport
1) Newton’s law of viscosity
2) Navier-Stokes equation
3) Laminar flow and turbulent flow
4) Friction factors
4. Energy transport
1) Fourier’s law of heat conduction
2) Shell energy balances and boundary conditions
5. Dimensional analysis
1) Buckingham’s pi theorem
2) Dimensionless numbers for forced convection and free convection
3) Dimensionless number for heat conduction
6. Macroscopic balances
1) Isothermal systems
2) Nonisothermal systems
3) Bernoulli equation
24008
Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Prof. Masao TAKEYAMA
[Aims]
Physical and mechanical properties of metals and alloys are directly associated with their microstructures, so it is very important to understand how to control the microstructures through phase transformations. This course of lectures covers the fundamental mechanisms of solid/solid phase transformations and microstructure evolution in ferrous and other materials.
[Outline]
1. Introduction -Basics for studying phase transformations-
1-1 Thermodynamics and Phase diagrams
1-2 Diffusion
1-3 Diffusional Transformations in solids
1-4 Diffusionless Transformations in solids
2. Microstructures and Phase transformations in Ferrous Materials
2-1 Phase transformations in iron
2-2 Pearlite
2-3 Bainite
2-4 Martensite
3. Microstructures of Other alloys
3-1 Titanium and titanium alloys
3-2 Nickel base alloys
4. Phase transformations in Intermetallics
4-1 Order/disorder transformations
4-2 Ordering and Phase Separation
24010
Microstructures of Metals and Alloys
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Prof. Tatsuo SATO
[Aims & Outline]
Characteristics and formation mechanisms of various microstructures of metals and alloys produced during fabrication processes such as cast/solidification, plastic deformation and heat treatments are comprehensively introduced. The fundamental correlation between microstructures and mechanical properties is discussed. The topics on the advanced materials are also introduced.
96048
Characteristics and Applications of Intermetallic Alloys
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Assoc. Prof. Yoshisato KIMURA
[Aims & Outline]
Intermetallic compounds provide very different physical and chemical properties due to a wide variety of their ordered crystal structures. Starting from fundamental characteristics of intermetallic compounds strongly depending on their ordered structures, advanced applications both for structural and functional are covered with considering strategies for the material design.
97036
Alloy Phase Diagrams
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Prof. Hideki HOSODA
[Aims & Outline]
The purpose of this lecture is a comprehensive understanding of the alloy phase diagrams in the binary and ternary systems through studying the phase reaction, the phase rule, Gibbs free energy and related features. Besides, microstructures are discussed in connection with alloy phase diagrams. Besides, practice is provided in each class to develop understanding.
96047
Science and Engineering of Solidification
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Prof. Shinji KUMAI
[Aims & Outline]
The present lecture provides a fundamental knowledge of solidification, from the scientific to the engineering point of view, covering the recent development and future prospects. Basic concepts of driving force for solidification, undercooling, local equilibrium, and interface non-equilibrium are described. A detailed explanation is also made about dendritic and eutectic growth, as well as of peritectic, monotectic and behavior of third phase.
96055
Advanced Course in Design and Fabrication of Micro/Nano Materials
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Assoc. Prof. Masato SONE
[Aims]
Fundamentals of design and fabrication of micro/nano materials are introduced especially to students who study materials chemistry.
[Outline]
1. Principle & classification of micro/nano materials
2. Fabrication method, properties and applications of nano particle
3. Fabrication method, properties and applications of nano tube
4. Designs & Fabrication method of molecular machine
5. Bottom up method of nanotechnology
6. Top down method of nanotechnology
7. Problems of nanotechnology into industry
96050
Diffusion in Alloys
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Assoc. Prof. Masanori KAJIHARA
[Aims]
Evolution of microstructure occurs in many alloy systems at elevated temperatures. Such a phenomenon is usually controlled by diffusion. On the basis of Fick's first and second laws, diffusion can be described mathematically. In the present lecture, various mathematical methods describing diffusion will be explained in detail.
[Outline]
1. Introduction
2. Fick's first law
3. Fick's second law
4. Analytical solution of diffusion equation
5. Application of analytical solution to various problems
6. Boltzmann-Matano analysis
7. Darken's analysis
8. Migration of interface
19066
Environmental Degradation of Materials
Autumn Semester (2-0-0)(Odd Years)
Prof. Atsushi NISHIKATA and Assoc. Prof. Eiji TADA
[Aims]
Based on electrochemistry and surface chemistry, the class offers analytical methods to be applied for degradation mechanisms and its prevention of infrastructural and functional materials in various environments.
[Outline]
1. Electrochemistry of Corrosion
1.1 Basics of electrochemistry, Electrochemical equilibrium, Standard electrode potential, Potential-pH diagram
1.2 Kinetics of electrochemistry, Butler-Volmer equation, Exchange current density, Overpotential
1.3 Mixed potential theory, Corrosion potential, Corrosion current, Polarization curve
1.4 Anodic dissolution mechanism: Anodic dissolution of metals and alloys
2. Practical Corrosion and Degradation of Materials
2.1 Forms of corrosion, Classification of corrosion, Evaluation methods
2.2 Determination of corrosion, Measurement of corrosion rate
2.3 Passivity and passive films, Characteristics of passive films
2.4 Degradation of stainless steel, Localized corrosion, Pitting and crevice corrosion
2.5 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC), Environmental brittlement (HE, CF)
3. Environmental Degradation of Materials
3.1 Novel corrosion resistant materials
3.2 Degradation of electronic devices and materials
3.3 Degradation of infrastructure and its evaluation
3.4 Novel methods for evaluation and measurement of materials degradation
24045
Advanced Metallurgical Engineering Laboratory
Autumn Semester (0-0-4) (Every Year)
[Aims & Outline]
The present lecture provides a chance to understand the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of metallic materials through the basic experiments, which include age hardening of aluminum alloys. Heat treatment of ferrous alloys, tensile properties, corrosion behavior, steel making, and so on.
24521, 24522
Materials Off-Campus Project I, II
Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-0-4)
[Aims & Outline]
This course is designed to experience the research and/or production in the material companies. The knowledge of metallurgy studied in Tokyo Tech is expected to utilize in the companies during this internship program.
24701-24704
Seminar in Materials Science and Technology I-IV
Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-1-0)
24801-24806
Seminar in Materials Science and Technology V-X
Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-2-0)
[Aims and scope]
Colloquium on topics relating to each specialty by means of reading research papers and books, and Discussion with each supervisor and course coordinator
24705-24708
Materials Research Methodology I - IV
Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-1-0)
[Aim & Outline]
These lectures aim to give students research methodology on materials science and engineering. Through Parts I and II students will understand the background and objectives of their master thesis researches mainly based upon industrial and scientific trends and will be able to explain them logically. Through Parts III and IV students will achieve competency for oral presentation and thesis-writing.
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Prof. Yoshio NAKAMURA
[Aims]
Fundamentals of crystallography and structural characterization by diffraction technique are introduced especially to students who study metallurgy.
[Outline]
1. Symmetry description of crystal
2. How to describe structure of crystals
3. Crystal symmetry and physical properties
4. Ordered structure and modulated structure
5. Diffraction from ideal and imperfect crystals
6. X-ray and Electron diffraction techniques for structural analysis and characterization
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Prof. Toshiyuki FUJII
[Aims & Outline]
This class offers methods of determining the crystal structure and characterizing the microstructure of metals. Students will learn about the basic crystallography, stereographic projection, x-ray and electron diffraction, and electron microscopy. Quizzes are given out to the students in every class.
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)
Prof. Ji SHI
[Aims & Outline]
This course is designed to introduce first-year graduate students to the fundamentals and recent developments in solid state physics, especially in relation to metals and alloys. Emphasis is placed on the electronic structures of solids and related properties. Starting from introductory quantum mechanics, the course covers following topics: atomic structure, bonds in metallic and nonmetallic solids, band structure and semiconductors, transition metals and ferromagnetism, physics and applications of thin solid films.
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Prof. Susumu ONAKA and Prof. KATO
[Aims & Outline]
Lattice defects and their role on mechanical properties of solid materials are lectured. Topics such as linear elasticity (stress, strain, Hooke’s law) and dislocation theory are included.
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Assoc. Prof. Kenichi KAWAMURA
[Aims]
Thermodynamics is a powerful tool for the material processing and design. This lecture provides the understanding of the thermodynamics from the basics to the applications, and extends to the defect chemistry in solid oxide.
[Outline]
1. Introduction
2. Basics of thermodynamics
3. Gibbs energy
4. Phase diagram and rule
5. Activity
6. Chemical reaction
7. Thermodynamic table
8. Measurement for thermodynamic data
9. Crystal defects
10. Solid state ionics
11. Application of solid state ionics I
12. Application of solid state ionics II
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Prof. Masahiro SUSA and Assoc. Prof. Yoshinao KOBAYASHI
[Aims]
This lecture mainly centers upon thermodynamics of metal, its oxide melts and metal production process. The term of ‘melts’ essentially means what the term of ‘liquid’ does and is often used, in particular, when one refers to the state of substances which are melted at high temperatures. In this usage, for example, liquid iron is a kind of melt but liquid water is not. Many metallic materials are produced via the state of melts and thus understanding of physico-chemical properties of melts is essential to metallic materials process designing and its optimization. This lecture ranges from fundamental to applied thermodynamics relevant to metals. The final goal is to learn how to use the concept of activity and how to utilize thermodynamic laws and functions, through many exercises. Moreover, this lecture consequently aims to understand the thermodynamic treatment on the practical production process.
[Outline]
1. Basic Thermodynamics
First law, Internal energy and enthalpy, Second law, Entropy, Third law, Gibbs energy and chemical potential, Chemical equilibria and phase rule, Ellingham diagram
2. Activity
Law of mass action and concept of activity, Raoultian and Henrian standard activities, Henrian activities by mole fraction and mass% expressions, Interaction parameters, Basicity
3. Solution theory, interaction parameter, solubility product, the Gibbs-Duhem equation, impurities capacity
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Assoc. Prof. Miyuki HAYASHI
[Aims]
The lecture focuses on the basic transport phenomena such as flow pattern of liquid, mass and heat transport in liquid and solid and reaction rate at the interface between different phases, which can be seen in the metal smelting, the production process of electrical materials and so on.
[Outline]
1. Introduction
2. Mass transport
1) Fick’s law of diffusion
2) Shell mass balances and boundary conditions
3) Steady-state diffusion
4) Nonsteady-state diffusion
3. Momentum transport
1) Newton’s law of viscosity
2) Navier-Stokes equation
3) Laminar flow and turbulent flow
4) Friction factors
4. Energy transport
1) Fourier’s law of heat conduction
2) Shell energy balances and boundary conditions
5. Dimensional analysis
1) Buckingham’s pi theorem
2) Dimensionless numbers for forced convection and free convection
3) Dimensionless number for heat conduction
6. Macroscopic balances
1) Isothermal systems
2) Nonisothermal systems
3) Bernoulli equation
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Prof. Masao TAKEYAMA
[Aims]
Physical and mechanical properties of metals and alloys are directly associated with their microstructures, so it is very important to understand how to control the microstructures through phase transformations. This course of lectures covers the fundamental mechanisms of solid/solid phase transformations and microstructure evolution in ferrous and other materials.
[Outline]
1. Introduction -Basics for studying phase transformations-
1-1 Thermodynamics and Phase diagrams
1-2 Diffusion
1-3 Diffusional Transformations in solids
1-4 Diffusionless Transformations in solids
2. Microstructures and Phase transformations in Ferrous Materials
2-1 Phase transformations in iron
2-2 Pearlite
2-3 Bainite
2-4 Martensite
3. Microstructures of Other alloys
3-1 Titanium and titanium alloys
3-2 Nickel base alloys
4. Phase transformations in Intermetallics
4-1 Order/disorder transformations
4-2 Ordering and Phase Separation
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Prof. Tatsuo SATO
[Aims & Outline]
Characteristics and formation mechanisms of various microstructures of metals and alloys produced during fabrication processes such as cast/solidification, plastic deformation and heat treatments are comprehensively introduced. The fundamental correlation between microstructures and mechanical properties is discussed. The topics on the advanced materials are also introduced.
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Assoc. Prof. Yoshisato KIMURA
[Aims & Outline]
Intermetallic compounds provide very different physical and chemical properties due to a wide variety of their ordered crystal structures. Starting from fundamental characteristics of intermetallic compounds strongly depending on their ordered structures, advanced applications both for structural and functional are covered with considering strategies for the material design.
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Prof. Hideki HOSODA
[Aims & Outline]
The purpose of this lecture is a comprehensive understanding of the alloy phase diagrams in the binary and ternary systems through studying the phase reaction, the phase rule, Gibbs free energy and related features. Besides, microstructures are discussed in connection with alloy phase diagrams. Besides, practice is provided in each class to develop understanding.
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Prof. Shinji KUMAI
[Aims & Outline]
The present lecture provides a fundamental knowledge of solidification, from the scientific to the engineering point of view, covering the recent development and future prospects. Basic concepts of driving force for solidification, undercooling, local equilibrium, and interface non-equilibrium are described. A detailed explanation is also made about dendritic and eutectic growth, as well as of peritectic, monotectic and behavior of third phase.
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)
Assoc. Prof. Masato SONE
[Aims]
Fundamentals of design and fabrication of micro/nano materials are introduced especially to students who study materials chemistry.
[Outline]
1. Principle & classification of micro/nano materials
2. Fabrication method, properties and applications of nano particle
3. Fabrication method, properties and applications of nano tube
4. Designs & Fabrication method of molecular machine
5. Bottom up method of nanotechnology
6. Top down method of nanotechnology
7. Problems of nanotechnology into industry
Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)
Assoc. Prof. Masanori KAJIHARA
[Aims]
Evolution of microstructure occurs in many alloy systems at elevated temperatures. Such a phenomenon is usually controlled by diffusion. On the basis of Fick's first and second laws, diffusion can be described mathematically. In the present lecture, various mathematical methods describing diffusion will be explained in detail.
[Outline]
1. Introduction
2. Fick's first law
3. Fick's second law
4. Analytical solution of diffusion equation
5. Application of analytical solution to various problems
6. Boltzmann-Matano analysis
7. Darken's analysis
8. Migration of interface
Autumn Semester (2-0-0)(Odd Years)
Prof. Atsushi NISHIKATA and Assoc. Prof. Eiji TADA
[Aims]
Based on electrochemistry and surface chemistry, the class offers analytical methods to be applied for degradation mechanisms and its prevention of infrastructural and functional materials in various environments.
[Outline]
1. Electrochemistry of Corrosion
1.1 Basics of electrochemistry, Electrochemical equilibrium, Standard electrode potential, Potential-pH diagram
1.2 Kinetics of electrochemistry, Butler-Volmer equation, Exchange current density, Overpotential
1.3 Mixed potential theory, Corrosion potential, Corrosion current, Polarization curve
1.4 Anodic dissolution mechanism: Anodic dissolution of metals and alloys
2. Practical Corrosion and Degradation of Materials
2.1 Forms of corrosion, Classification of corrosion, Evaluation methods
2.2 Determination of corrosion, Measurement of corrosion rate
2.3 Passivity and passive films, Characteristics of passive films
2.4 Degradation of stainless steel, Localized corrosion, Pitting and crevice corrosion
2.5 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC), Environmental brittlement (HE, CF)
3. Environmental Degradation of Materials
3.1 Novel corrosion resistant materials
3.2 Degradation of electronic devices and materials
3.3 Degradation of infrastructure and its evaluation
3.4 Novel methods for evaluation and measurement of materials degradation
Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Odd Year)
Prof. Hiroshi KIHIRA, Dr. Tomonori TOMINAGA, Dr. Takanori NISHIDA and Dr. Takuyo KONISHI
[Aims]
Infrastructures as social capital founded in the period of high growth in Japan are being faced with severe degradation without appropriate maintenance and updating through the years of low growth and economic stagnation. The potential danger is eminent. On the other hand, developing and emerging countries in Asia urgently needs growing equipment of infrastructure. In this lecture, industrial experts in the front line of the field of material and civil engineering will introduce the present situation of degradation of infrastructure and the development of countermeasure technology in Japan, Europe and United States, as well as give a perspective of upcoming technologies in this field.
Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Even Years)
Dr. Shiro TORIZUKA, Dr. Toshiyuki KOYAMA, Dr. Akihiro KIKUCHI, Dr. Eiji AKIYAMA
[Aims]
This course aims at introducing various materials in the aspect of science through many topics drawing attentions in developing high performance materials in the field of infrastructure, energy and environmental conscious materials, combined with computational simulation. The following four topics related to innovative materials and creation process are selected to provide fundamental knowledge and broad interest in the science of materials.
1. Cutting edge of ultra steels with high performance
2. Thermodynamics and kinetics for computational materials design
3. Evolution of superconductive materials
4. Development of anti-corrosion materials
Autumn Semester (0-0-4) (Every Year)
[Aims & Outline]
The present lecture provides a chance to understand the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of metallic materials through the basic experiments, which include age hardening of aluminum alloys. Heat treatment of ferrous alloys, tensile properties, corrosion behavior, steel making, and so on.
Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-0-4)
[Aims & Outline]
This course is designed to experience the research and/or production in the material companies. The knowledge of metallurgy studied in Tokyo Tech is expected to utilize in the companies during this internship program.
Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-1-0)
Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-2-0)
[Aims and scope]
Colloquium on topics relating to each specialty by means of reading research papers and books, and Discussion with each supervisor and course coordinator
Spring and Autumn Semesters (0-1-0)
[Aim & Outline]
These lectures aim to give students research methodology on materials science and engineering. Through Parts I and II students will understand the background and objectives of their master thesis researches mainly based upon industrial and scientific trends and will be able to explain them logically. Through Parts III and IV students will achieve competency for oral presentation and thesis-writing.
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