Ceramics

This is a class in common between ULB anf VUB. The theoretical class is given by prof. H. Rahier at VUB and the practicals are taking place at ULB with Prof. M.P. Delplancke.

The different subjects that are illustrated are:

• synthesis : methods, use of phase diagrammes

• general properties:melting point, density, solubility, hardness

• electronic, magnetic and optical properties

• thermal properties

• glass:order, glassy ceramics, controlled cristallization.

Introduce the ceramics, their synthesis methods and their properties

class and practicals

The practicals are illustrating the differents chapters of the theoretical class: synthesis, processing and characterization.

Contribution to the teaching profile

This teaching unit contributes to the following competences:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering

• The flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context

• An integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology

• Insight in chemistry as a link between process and materials technology

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

Ceramic Materials: Science and Engineering, C.Barry Carter and M. Grant Norton, Springer 2007

Contacts

Marie-Paule Delplancke, 4MAT, phone: 02/6502902, email: mpdelpla@ulb.ac.be, UD1-115

Method(s) of evaluation

• Other

Other

Oral presentation of a subject chosen by the students and discussion on this presentation. Evaluation of the practicals reports

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

oral presentation = 2/3 of the final note

practicals reports = 1/3 of the final note

Language(s) of evaluation

• english