1. Thermodynamics of pure metals and alloys
2. Diffusion in metals and alloys
3. Phase transformations
4. Point and line defects of the crystal lattice
5. Area and spatial defects of the crystal lattice
6. Deformation behavior of metals and alloys
7. Strengthening mechanisms
8. Consolidation processes (recovery and recrystallization)
9. Development of failure and fracture
10. Fracture mechanics
11. Fatigue and fatigue damage
12. Creep and creep fracture
13. Corrosion, wear and radiation damage

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[4] ANDREWS, K.W. Physical metalurgy: Techniques and applications, London: Allen, C 1973.

To participate in the course, basic knowledge in the field of material science based on material science I and II is assumed:
History and present state of materials engineering, overview of technical materials, internal structure of metals, crystal lattices and their defects, deformation, recrystallization and fracture of materials, structure and properties of materials and their testing, fundamentals of thermodynamics, phases and phase transformations, iron-carbon phase diagram.
Fundamentals of metallurgy, iron-carbon alloys and influence of other elements, phase transformations, thermal, combined chemical and thermal and thermo-mechanical processing, technical iron-carbon alloys, non-ferrous metals and their alloys, plastics, structural ceramics, composites, selection of materials.

The exercises that are part of this course are compulsory. Absence from exercises must be properly excused

Thermodynamics, diffusion, phase transformations, plastic deformation, hardening processes, fracture of materials, fatigue, creep, corrosion, wear, and radiation damage.