Physical Metallurgy of Transition-Element Alloys          The objectives of this course are to: (1) reinforce fundamental materials science concepts and introduce new  topics in physical metallurgy that will be detailed in 7000 level courses, (2) develop literacy in major alloy systems, with emphasis on microstructural evolution and structure-properties relations, and (3) apply metallurgy principles for alloy and process design.  From a foundation in modern physical metallurgy, the student will understand the basis for optimization of the structural metallic alloys that enable modern technologies.  Topics; including equilibrium phase diagrams, thermodynamics, diffusional and martensitic transformation kinetics, recrystallization, and grain growth;  are discussed in conjunction with transition-metal alloys based on iron, nickel, and titanium coupled with thermomechanical processing methods.  Approaches to modeling-simulation are introduced.  Special topics will include one or more of the following: bulk-metallic glasses, nano-crystalline metals, modern high strength alloys for light-weight energy-efficient structures, and aluminum alloys depending on class interest and available time.    

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