MAT6331   Metals   (10 credits)

Description

This unit covers engineering alloys ranging from light alloys (i.e. aluminium alloys and titanium alloys) to steels (carbon, stainless, and advanced high strength steels). The course centres on the physical metallurgy of such engineering alloys to demonstrate the effect of alloying and its implications for the processing, microstructure and performance of structural pipeline steels, large scale forgings and aerospace components in both airframe and aero-engine applications. Some parallels will also be drawn with the automotive industry, when discussing both steels and light alloys.

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