Materials Characterization & Selection Course

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Course Overview

Material selection is one the most important aspects that engineers and designers have to keep in mind during the design and production of any work. A good material selection is fundamental to lower the production costs, to improve product performances (e.g. durability) and to raise customers’ satisfaction, so it is vital to be aware of the characteristics of each material and the way to improve these characteristics.

Objective:

In this programme you will:

Learn the fundamentals of materials physics and chemistry
Listen about the classification and application of materials
Learn to identify the most important material properties
Become aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each material
Learn the methods used to predict the material properties
Learn the techniques and equipment used to measure the material properties
Learn some techniques used to improve the material performance
Understand the technical and economic reasons that govern the material selection

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Material Science and Material Properties

The importance of material science and technology in engineering and design.
Fundamentals of materials physics and chemistry.
Overview of metallic materials: properties, applications, and uses.
Introduction to ceramic materials: characteristics and applications.

Day 2: Understanding Non-Metallic Materials

Overview of polymeric materials: properties, advantages, and disadvantages.
Composite materials: structure, benefits, and industrial applications.
Nanomaterials: significance, properties, and future applications.
Biomaterials: key features and importance in medical and biological applications.

Day 3: Material Properties and Their Measurement

Material properties: density, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties.
Understanding corrosion properties and their impact on material selection.
Ecological properties: sustainability, environmental impact, and material lifecycle.
Techniques for measuring material properties: methods, equipment, and best practices.

Day 4: Material Structure and Defects

Microscopic structure of materials: understanding the relationship between structure and properties.
Amorphous vs crystalline materials: differences and implications.
Defects in crystals: types of defects and their effects on material properties.
Experimental determination of material properties and analysis techniques.

Day 5: Material Selection and Application

Methods for material screening: approaches for selecting the right materials.
Material ranking and material indices: tools for comparing materials.
Material documentation: organizing and accessing material data.
Computer-aided material selection: software tools and how they aid the selection process.

Schedule & Fees

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$5,900

Duration: 5 Days

date: 17 - 21 Nov 2025

Chemical Engineering

Fundamentals of Materials Characterization and Selection

Duration:5 Days

date:17 - 21 Nov 2025

London

$5,900

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