- Theory of diffusion in single-phase materials
- Driving force for diffusion
- Thermodynamic factor and mobility
- Fick-Onsager's law for multi-component diffusion
- Heat treatment processes for steel
- Analytical methods to solve diffusion problems
- Introduction to the software DICTRA
MH2059 Materials Structures II 7.5 credits
This course is a continuation of Materials Structures I, with focus on diffusion, diffusioncontrolled phase transformations and heat treatment of steel and an introduction to the software DICTRA.
About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Target group
Open for application for TTMVM1
Elective for all programs as long as it can be included in your programme.
Part of programme
Master's Programme, Engineering Materials Science, åk 1, Mandatory
Periods
P4 (7.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Min: 10
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Application code
61078
Contact
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Contact
Joakim Odqvist (odqvist@kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the concept of diffusion in binary and multi-component systems
- Carry out analytical and numerical calculations of problems in diffusion
- Design and simulate a heat treatment process of a steel alloy, explain the development of the microstructure and summarise the results in a report.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge in thermodynamic modelling and phase transformations equivalent to contents of MH2057 Computational Thermodynamics and MH2055 Materials Structures I.
Recommended prerequisites
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Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- DAT1 - Computer assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.