Advanced Analytics and Testing

11M2242

Master

German

5.0

only winter term

1 semester

In the course of the constant further development of material solutions that meet requirements, special analysis and testing methods are required that provide insights into the structural composition of materials in order to optimise property profiles in a targeted manner. Building on the usual methods of materials testing and analysis, this module imparts knowledge and skills in the characterisation of different materials using modern analysis and testing methods. An in-depth understanding of the methods and the application of special evaluation techniques should enable students to use these methods for future problems.

1. Thermo-mechanical analysis methods and their application
a) Fundamentals of dynamic-mechanical analysis and determination of damping properties of polymer materials
b) Determination of network densities of elastomers
c) Characterisation of the relaxation behaviour of elastomeric materials

2) Thermal analysis and its application
a) Temperature-modulated DSC
b) Flash DSC
c) TGA with coupling

3. Crystal structure analysis
a) X-ray diffraction (XRD)
b) Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD)

4. Selected analyses using combined 3D analysis techniques (tomography, EDX, EBSD, stereo SEM)

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Learning diary

  Learning journal: approx. 10 pages

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Students who wish to refresh their knowledge and skills before the start of the module are recommended to consult the following introductory literature: [1] W. Grellmann and S. Seidler: "Plastics Testing", Hanser Verlag 2011 [2] Oettel, H., & Schumann, H. (Eds.). (2011). Metallography: with an introduction to ceramics. John Wiley & Sons.

Students will be able to describe the areas of application and underlying measurement principles of the various testing and analysis methods.

Students are able to precisely characterise selected testing and analysis methods based on their possibilities and limitations. They know the measurement principles and can explain and visualise them.

Students can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the various testing and analysis methods for characterising materials in a differentiated manner. They are able to assess, interpret and categorise the results of the tests.

Students will be able to apply analytical measurement techniques and test methods to different questions relating to materials technology.

Students will be able to critically discuss measurement tasks, their implementation and evaluation at a professional level.

• Susoff, Markus Lothar

• Petersen, Svea
• Strickstrock, Monika
• Susoff, Markus Lothar