MTSE 5300 - Science and Technology of Modern Ceramics

3 hours

Emphasis on structure-property relationships: chemical bonding, crystal structures, crystal chemistry, electrical properties, thermal behavior, defect chemistry. Processing topics: powder preparation, sol-gel synthesis, densification, toughening mechanisms. Materials topics: glasses, dielectrics, superconductors, aerogels.

Prerequisite(s): MTSE 5100, MTSE 5200 or consent of department.