Course detail

Modern Metallurgy of Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys

FSI-9MMNAcad. year: 2022/2023

Calculations of thermodynamic equilibrium and the equilibrium constant for elements in the polycomponent solution and the gases in non-ferrous metals and alloys. Production and properties of non-ferrous metals based on nickel, cobalt and copper. Thermophysical properties of non-ferrous metal alloys, basic melting units and the treatment technology of non-ferrous alloys. Decarburization and degassing of non-ferrous metals and alloys. Nickel and titanium alloys, chemical composition, structure and properties of these alloys. Metallurgy of nickel and titanium alloys, melting units and methods for controlling their crystallization.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Antonín Záděra, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Manufacturing Technology (ÚST)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Application of thermodynamic equilibria in calculations that are necessary in the production of steel and in secondary metallurgy. Exploitation of simple kinetic relations in the course of metallurgical reactions. In-depth knowledge of applying thermodynamic data from databases.

Prerequisites

A good knowledge of the subject matter of the courses Metallurgy of steel, Theory of metallurgical processes, and Theory of foundry processes.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Students will get acquainted with the theoretical foundations of metallurgy of non-ferrous metals and alloys based on nickel and cobalt. Students will also gain practical experience with calculations of thermodynamic processes taking place in molten nickel and cobalt and alloys of these metals, including the solution of their interaction with the furnace atmosphere and refractory materials of crucibles of metallurgical aggregates.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Oral examination with preparation in writing.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not planned

Aims

The objective is to prepare the student for independent calculation work in the area of modelling the processes taking place in the production of steel and in secondary processing. Prediction of manufacturing processes.

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

The lecturer assigns to students independent work. Attendance at lecture is required.

Recommended optional programme components

CALPHAD method

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

DAVIS, J.R. Heat-Resistant Materials. ASM Specialty Handbook.II series1997. ISBN 0-87170-596-6 (EN)
LEE, H.G.: Chemical Thermodynamics for Metals and Materials. 1999. ISBN 1-86094-177-X. (EN)
SHAMSUDDIN, M. Physical Chemistry of Metallurgical Processes. Published by John Wiley and Sons. Hoboken. New Jersey. pp. 585. 2016. ISBN 978-1-119-07833-3 (EN)
ZEMČÍK, L. Žáropevné slitiny Niklu I. Skriptum, s. 43. (EN)

Type of course unit

Lecture

20 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Antonín Záděra, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Thermodynamics of liquid metals and alloys.
2. Interaction coefficients, activity of elements in polycomponent solution.
3. Furnaces for melting of non-ferrous metals and alloys, induction and arc furnaces, vacuum furnaces.
4. Methods of secondary metallurgy.
5. Vacuum metallurgy, decarburization and degassing of liquid metals.
6. Dissolution of elements, vaporization of elements in vacuum.
7. Reaction of metals and alloys with refractory materials.
8. Metallurgy of nickel alloys, melting and metallurgical treatment of nickel alloy in vacuum.
9. Metallurgy of cobalt alloys, melting and metallurgical treatment of cobalt alloy in vacuum.
10. Metallurgy of copper alloys, melting and metallurgical treatment of copper alloy in vacuum.

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Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

Modern Metallurgy of Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys

Type of course unit