New Metallurgy Course now instantly accessible online
ONLINE COURSE - BUILDING BLOCKS FOR METALLURGICAL SUCCESS
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The Materials Processing Institute has launched the latest course in its series of online training courses which can be accessed instantly and are available to complete at any time and on demand.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course works through the key metallurgical principles that underpin successful metallurgical outcomes in steel.
WHAT THE COURSE COVERS
This course looks at crystal structures, equilibrium phase diagrams, in particular the iron-carbon phase diagram. It considers time temperature transformation and continuous cooling transformation and how this differs from equilibrium phase diagrams. The course looks at equilibrium and non-equilibrium microstructures formed in steel. It covers the key material properties, how these are defined and the strengthening mechanisms, that on an atomic scale, influence these properties.
An understanding of these principles is necessary for optimum material selection, optimum material processing and the production of the correct microstructure and hence mechanical properties.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understanding of key crystal structures
Understanding of allotropic behaviour of iron
Role of carbon on microstructures formed
How equilibrium phase diagrams are used and their limitations
Equilibrium microstructures formed in steel
How time-temperature-transformation diagrams are constructed, how they indicate the non-equilibrium microstructures formed in steel
How cooling influences microstructures formed and the importance of the critical cooling rate
Factors that affect time-temperature-transformations, role of carbon, grain size and alloying elements
Definition of key mechanical properties, how mechanical properties are related to microstructure and chemistry
Definition of metal deformation and the role of dislocations
Introduction to the four main strengthening mechanisms in steel in which dislocation movement is impeded
WHO SHOULD ACCESS THE COURSE
Individuals who wish to work in the metal industry both manufacturing and down-stream processing. Current practitioners in the metals industry, such as scientists, researchers, technologists, technology managers and operations and operational management.
COURSE DURATION
3 x 40 minute modules
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26 November 2020
