Course detail

Modern Metallurgy of Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys

FSI-9MMNAcad. year: 2024/2025

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)

Entry knowledge

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

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Oral examination with preparation in writing.
The lecturer assigns to students independent work. Attendance at lecture is required.

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.
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.

Study aids

Not applicable.

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)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-MAT-P Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course
  • Programme D-STG-P Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course
  • Programme D-MAT-K Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course
  • Programme D-STG-K Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course

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.