The aim of the course is to give to the students a specific training, both from theoretical and practical point of view, on the various non ferrous alloys (Al, Zn, Mg, Ti and precious metals).
The effect of chemical composition on alloys performance is analysed, evaluating the microstructure and solid state transformations of the different alloys due to the addition of alloying elements; also the effects of thermal treatments and component production methods are studied.
Study of light alloys (Al, Mg and Ti), non ferrous alloys (Ni, Co, Zn and Pb) and pretious metals (Au, Ag and Pt)
During the course the following metals and alloys are studied:
* Alluminum and aluminum alloys (properties, alloying elements, liquid treatments, heat treatments, products and performances);
* Zinc and zinc alloys e le sue leghe (properties, alloying elements, liquid treatments, heat treatments, products and performances);
* Magnesium and magnesium alloys (properties, alloying elements, liquid treatments, heat treatments, products and performances);
* Titanium and titanium alloys (properties, alloying elements, heat treatments, products and performances);
* Nickel and Cobalt superalloys (properties, alloying elements, products and performances);
* Lead and tin alloys (properties, alloying elements, products and performances);
* Pretious metals (Au, Ag e Pt);
* Uses and production of metal foams.
Lectures notes will be available on the e-learing website.
Other books are:
1) Aluminum and aluminum alloys: ASM international;
2) Magnesium technology : metallurgy, design data, applications, Springer.
3) Light alloys : metallurgy of the light metals / I. J. Polmear
4) Nickel, cobalt, and their alloys, ASM International.
ATTENTION: the above mentioned books (available in the library) contain only partially the topics of the course, therefore the use of the course notes is strongly suggested
NON ATTENDANTS: please contact the professor for exam info and books by e-mail annalisa.pola@unibs.it, or by phone 030.3715576
Theory lectures; in addition, some visits to important foundries of the district will be done.
Oral interviews
For any information about the program of the course, examination procedure etc.. please contact the professor: annalisa.pola@unibs.it