14284 - Heterogeneous Equilibriums (Constitution Theory of Metallurgy) Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14284
Module Title:Heterogeneous Equilibriums (Constitution Theory of Metallurgy)
  Heterogene Gleichgewichte (Konstitutionslehre der Metallkunde)
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Weiß, Sabine
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:The students are introduced to the basics and application methods of phase diagrams. An expanded knowledge of binary phase diagrams is communicated. The students will be able to interpret unknown and complicated binary phase diagrams. They can analyze phase contents and phase reactions during the cooling process of an alloy and can discuss the microstructure.
The students learn to interpret elementary unknown ternary phase diagrams. They can evaluate phase contents and phase reactions followed by the construction of isothermal and concentration sections through the three-dimensional system.
Using the examples of binary and ternary systems constitution theory and the basics of thermo-dynamic methods will be trained with the aim to understand the construction and practical use of phase diagrams.
Contents:Lecture and exercises will merge. Based on the fundamentals of the lecture the interpretation of phase diagrams will be developed in collaboration with the students. The students will receive exercises and master copies which will be explicated during the lecture and subsequently solved in cooperation. The main contents of the lecture are
  • one-, two- and three-component diagrams,
  • naming the phase rooms,
  • construction of schematic cooling curves,
  • calculation of phase contents,
  • application of the lever principle and the Gibbs law.
  • Using simplified ternary systems as examples the construction of isothermal- and concentration sections is trained.
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Module 36104 or 11915 Grundlagen der Werkstoffe (or equivalent expertise in
    fundamentals of materials)
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Study project / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:The teaching materials are provided via the Moodle learning platform. The structure of the module as an "inverted classroom" (provision of the lecture and exercise materials as well as accompanying literature, study-units and learning videos prior to the event) enables students to familiarize with a topic independently, to plan courses of action under given conditions and to work within the module to organize themselves. Furthermore, they can reflect on their learning progress in short tests, check their own results using sample solutions and communicate and discuss their open questions during the event. If necessary, the event can also be held as an online event.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Online processing of submissions which are graded. The 10 best of in total 11 submissions result in the overall grade.
Each of the relevant submissions generates 10% of the points for the overall grade.

Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Chemistry: Materials, Engineering and Sustainability / PO 2025
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • Heterogeneous Equilibriums (Lecture)
  • Heterogeneous Equilibriums (Exercise)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment