Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / MMZ511 - METARLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Code: MMZ511 Course Title: SOLID STATE REACTIONS IN CERAMICS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department METARLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ZAHİDE BAYER ÖZTÜRK (z.ozturk@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
1. To teach basic principles of solid state reactions occurred in the ceramic systems 2. To teach use of phase diagrams in the process design and process control of ceramic materials 3. To explain equilibrium and non-equilibrium reactions occurring in ceramic systems by use of phase diagrams

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain the mechanisms of solid state reactions occurred in ceramic systems PO-1 Students will get information by doing research in the field of Engineering, evaluate the information, interpret and apply.
PO-7 Students will share their work process and the results in writing or verbally.
PO-8 Students will observe the social, scientific and ethical values.
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-2 Explain various reactions shown in ceramic phase diagrams PO-4 Student leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, develops solutions to complex situations and take responsibility.
PO-7 Students will share their work process and the results in writing or verbally.
PO-8 Students will observe the social, scientific and ethical values.
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-3 Determine equilibrium phases in a ceramic product by using phase diagrams PO-4 Student leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, develops solutions to complex situations and take responsibility.
PO-6 Students develop methods to solve a defined problem and apply innovative methods in technology solutions.
PO-7 Students will share their work process and the results in writing or verbally.
Performance Project
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Solid state reactions in ceramic systems. Crystallization paths in ternary systems, alkemades lines and triangles. Stable and metastable liquid immiscibility. Isothermal and vertical sections in ternary systems. Quaternary systems without solid solutions, representation of solid state phase equilibria in quaternary systems. Non-equilibrium in ceramic systems; non-equilibrium during heating and cooling. Experimental methods of constructing ceramic phase diagrams. Use of ceramic phase diagams in ceramic technologies.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to solid state reactions in ceramic systems Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
2 Diffusion in oxide systems Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
3 Phase transformations in ceramic systems Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
4 Alkemades lines and triangles, crystallization paths in ternary systems Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
5 Liquid immiscibility; stable and metastable liquid immiscibility Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
6 Isothermal sections in ternary oxide systems Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
7 Isothermal sections in ternary oxide systems Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
8 mid-term exam
9 Vertical sections in ternary oxide systems Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
10 Experimental methods of constructing ceramic phase diagrams Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
11 Experimental methods of constructing ceramic phase diagrams Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
12 Non-equilibrium reactions in ceramic systems Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
13 Quaternary ceramic systems without solid solution Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
14 Representation of solid state phase relations in the quaternary systems Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
15 Use of quaternary phase diagrams in ceramic engineering Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods (Distance Education)
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Richerson, D.W. (1982), Modern Ceramic Engineering: Properties, Processing, and Use in Design, New York, A.B.D..
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projection

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 5 14 70
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 3 14 42
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 4 2 8
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 8 24
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 190