2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE5715M Metals and Alloys

15 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Professor Andrew Mullis
Email: a.m.mullis@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Appropriate level of Materials Science and Engineering prior study, such as phase transformations and understanding of microstructure.

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module gives an understanding of the principles of physical metallurgy and their application to the design of alloys for engineering applications.

Objectives

The objectives of this module are;
- To apply a knowledge gained of the processing-microstructure-property relationship to the design of alloys for structural applications;
- To illustrate the state-of-the-art in some conventional structural alloys and show how research has, and continues, to inform the design of these materials;
- To develop the student's understanding of this process.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Understand the principles of physical metallurgy and their application to the design of alloys for engineering applications.
2. Understand the historical development of metals and alloys to satisfy the needs of different industrial sectors.
3. understand the traditional limitations on the properties which may be obtained in particular metals and how metallurgists may seek to circumvent these.
4. Be able to recognise and interpret microstructures in a range of metals and alloys and account for their development.
5. Understand the exploitation of the process-microstructure-properties relationship in the design of structural alloys with an appropriate combination of properties.
6. Understand the basis of the designation of engineering alloys in different systems and the equivalence between these.
7. Be aware of current research developments in metallurgy and its potential impact on design and technology.
8. Survey and critically evaluate scientific literature.
9. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering.
10. Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed.
11. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a. Technical skills
b. Problem solving
c. Computational and analytical skills

Syllabus

Metals and Alloys
Introduction to metals and alloys; classification of ferrous alloys; strengthening of iron; plain carbon steels - transformations close to and far from equilibrium; alloying in steels; stainless steels; cast irons; physical metallurgy of titanium alloys; physical metallurgy of nickel alloys; wrought aluminium alloys.

Advanced Alloy Design
Interstitial solutions in iron; microalloyed steels; low alloys steels; TRIP, TWIP and Q&P steels; precipitation hardening steels; alloy cast irons; properties and applications of titanium alloys; nickel alloys, aluminium alloys; copper alloys; magnesium alloys; low melting point alloys.

Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

Maximum 3 x Coursework

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
seminars	7	2.00	14.00
Practicals	4	2.00	8.00
Independent online learning hours			22.00
Private study hours			106.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Performance in formative self-evaluation tests and summative assessments.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2024

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