Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II

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Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II

This course is part of Materials Science for Technological Application Specialization

Instructor: Terry Alford

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

22 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Explore Shape and Property Control of Metals.

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of shaping materials and their impacts on properties and structure. An introduction to the fundamentals of diffusion in a solid follows. We present different types of diffusion mechanisms and their dependence on temperature. The role of dislocation on mechanical properties and how it can be used to strengthen materials will be shown.

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1 video1 reading

In this module, we explore shape and property control of materials and diffusion of atoms into different materials.

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6 videos8 readings2 discussion prompts

6 videos Total 32 minutes

Shape and Property Control, Part 1 3 minutes
Shape and Property Control, Part 2 7 minutes
Shape and Property Control, Part 3 6 minutes
Diffusion, Part 1 4 minutes
Diffusion, Part 2 8 minutes
Diffusion, Part 3 4 minutes

8 readings Total 244 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview 1 minute
Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 9, Mechanical Properties II - Environment & Failure 60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 9, Mechanical Properties II - Environment & Failure 60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 10, Single-Phase Alloys I – Diffusion 60 minutes
Lesson 4 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 10, Single-Phase Alloys I -- Diffusion 60 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 60 minutes

Property of Materials 30 minutes
Diffusion 30 minutes

In this module, we explain how physical (e.g. atom size; host atom bond strength) factors affect diffusivity and activation energy.

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3 videos6 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

3 videos Total 15 minutes

Diffusion, Part 4 6 minutes
Diffusion, Part 5 1 minute
Diffusion, Part 6 8 minutes

6 readings Total 138 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 10, Single-Phase Alloys I -- Diffusion 60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 10, Single-Phase Alloys I -- Diffusion 15 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview 1 minute
Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 10, Single-Phase Alloys I -- Diffusion 60 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Single-Phase Alloys – Diffusion Quiz 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 60 minutes

Interstitial Diffusion 30 minutes
Substitutional Diffusion 30 minutes

Semiconductor devices require very precise control of the properties of the materials that are used for the devices. In this module, we learn about shape and property control of materials, dislocations, and strengthening mechanisms.

What's included

4 videos8 readings1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 27 minutes

Dislocations, Part 1 5 minutes
Dislocations, Part 2 6 minutes
Dislocations, Part 3 10 minutes
Dislocations, Part 4 6 minutes

8 readings Total 244 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 11, Single-Phase Alloys II -- Deformation & Strengthening 60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 11, Single-Phase Alloys II -- Deformation & Strengthening 60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 11, Single-Phase Alloys II -- Deformation & Strengthening 60 minutes
Lesson 4 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 11, Single-Phase Alloys II -- Deformation & Strengthening 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 30 minutes

Dislocations 30 minutes

Metal alloys are used for interconnections (and for chip-substrate joins) in semiconductor technology. Strengthening mechanisms are used to enhance the strength and reliability of such interconnects. In this module, we discuss the different kinds of strengthening mechanisms for metals and their alloys.

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4 videos6 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 18 minutes

Strengthening Mechanisms, Part 1 6 minutes
Strengthening Mechanisms, Part 2 4 minutes
Strengthening Mechanisms, Part 3 7 minutes
Course Review 1 minute

6 readings Total 183 minutes

Lesson 1 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 11, Single-Phase Alloys II -- Deformation & Strengthening 60 minutes
Lesson 2 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 11, Single-Phase Alloys II -- Deformation & Strengthening 60 minutes
Lesson 3 Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 11, Single-Phase Alloys II -- Deformation & Strengthening 60 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Single-Phase Alloys II – Strength Quiz 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Shape and property controls 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 30 minutes

Strengthening Mechanisms 30 minutes

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Terry Alford

Arizona State University

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