Course detail

Sintering of Ceramics Materials

FSI-9SKEAcad. year: 2024/2025

In the course, doctoral students are introduced to basics of sintering thermodynamics and kinetics, as well as to modern sintering methods, The factors influencing sintering process are addressed and discussed. Special attention is focused on control of microstructure during sintering, on sintering of nanoceramic materials, as well as on utilization of high-temperature dilatometry. The content of the course can be adapted to the topic of the future dissertation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Karel Maca, Dr.

Department

Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (ÚMVI)

Entry knowledge

The basic knowledge of chemical thermodynamics and processing and properties of ceramic materials.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Examining the level of knowledge and ability to apply the acquired knowledge in specific problems related to the doctoral thesis of the candidate.

Aims

The aim of the course is to make the doctoral student familiar with sintering of advanced ceramic (or metal) powder materials and to show them how the final microstructure (and thus also properties) of products can be controlled by sintering process.
The course acquires advanced knowledge of sintering theory and modern sintering methods currently used in engineering and scientific practice.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KANG, S.J.L.: Sintering – Densification, Grain growth and Microstructure, Elseviever (2005), England. ISBN 07506 63855 (EN)
KINGERY, W., BOWMEN, H.K., UHLMANN, D.R. Introduction to Ceramics. 2nd ed. John Wiley & sons inc. (1960), England. ISBN 0-471-47860-1. (EN)
M. Trunec, K. Maca: Advanced Ceramic Processes, in Advanced Ceramics for Dentistry (Eds. J.Z. Shen, T. Kozmac), Elsevier, Amsterdam 2014 (EN)
RAHAMAN, M. N.: Sintering of Ceramics, CRC press (2008), U.S.A. ISBN 978-0-8493-7286-5 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Karel Maca, Dr.

Syllabus

1. Basics of thermodynamics and kinetics.
2. Driving forces and mechanisms of sintering process.
3. Phases and models of sintering process.
4. Pressure-assisted sintering.
5. Electric current activated/assisted sintering.
6. The factors influencing sintering process.
7. Grain growth and microstructure control during sintering.
8. Sintering of nanoceramic materials.
9. Utilization of high-temperature dilatometry for sintering studies.
10. Excursion and practical exercise.