Learning outcomes expected at the level of the course (4 to 10 learning outcomes) |
After successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. optimally use numerous possibilities of individual instruments
2. conclude which instrumental technique and method can be applied to determine predicted properties of materials
3. properly prepare samples and adjust a instrument for a particular measurement, i.e. to calibrate the instrument
4. independently carry out measurements and determine basic parameters of the measured data |
Course content broken down in detail by weekly class schedule (syllabus) |
1. week: L Introductory notes related to the course. Structure and properties of inorganic, organic and composite materials.
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2. week: L Development of techniques and methods for characterization of materials throughout the history. Introduction to methods for characterization of materials. The accuracy and precision of the measurement. Statistical deviation of the measurement. Basic terminology in the instrumental characterization of materials (calibration, recalibration, baseline, standards, systematic errors..).
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3. week: L Physical and chemical properties of materials. Basic notations and terminology.
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4. week: L Electromagnetic radiation. The interaction of electromagnetic radiation and matter. Instrumental methods and techniques. X-ray radiation. The interaction of X-ray radiation with electrons. The interaction of X-Ray with atoms. Basics of X-ray fluorescence techniques and methods. Calibration and calibration standards of instruments. Interpretation of the results.
E Determination of the elemental composition using fluorescence techniques.
5. week: L Basics application of X-ray diffraction on the polycrystalline samples. Determination of the basic parameters of the diffraction pattern. Industrial application diffraction technique and instrument and performance limitations.
E Rapid methods for characterization of materials using X-ray diffraction.
6. week: L Assessment of knowledge (I. test). Spectroscopic techniques and methods for characterization of materials. Theoretical background of infrared spectroscopy.
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7. week: L Basics interactions of infrared radiation with a matter. Important terminology related to infrared spectroscopy and its possible application. Methods suitable for a sample preparation. Methods and techniques of measurement. Practical guidelines for the measurement on infrared spectrometer.
E Application of infrared spectroscopy in the characterization of the materials.
8. week: L Theoretical background of ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Possible applications of ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Sample preparation. Practical guidance for measurement of spectra.
E Application of ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy in characterization of materials.
9. week: L Introduction to thermal techniques and methods. Fundamental terminology. Types of thermal techniques and methods. Thermal analysis: Factors which influence on the results.
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10. week: L Theoretical background of thermogravimetry. Standards for calibration and calibration methods of thermogravimeter and differential thermal analyser. Determination of the baseline and measurement interpretation. Importance of instrument calibration, measurement program, working conditions, preparation of samples. Interpretation of thermogravimetric curves. Possible applications of thermogravimetry (examples). Mistakes that occur in the measurement.
E Determination of thermal and thermo-oxidative stability of materials with thermogravimetric method.
11. week: L Assessment of knowledge (II. test). Theoretical background of differential scanning calorimetry and differential thermal analysis. Instrumental designs of these techniques.
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12. week: L Importance of instrument calibration, measurement program, working conditions, preparation of samples for differential scanning calorimetry and differential thermal analysis. Standards for calibration and recalibration of instruments. Determination of a baseline and measurement interpretation. Possible applications (examples) and possible problems. Mistakes that occur in the measurement.
E Determination of thermal properties of material using differential scanning calorimetry.
13. week: L Theoretical background of the thermomechanical analysis and dynamic mechanical analysis. Construction of the thermomechanical system. Calibration of the instrument, measurement program, working conditions, sample preparation, etc. Thermomechanical curves. Possible applications (examples) and possible problems/solution.
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14. week: L Construction of dynamic mechanical system. Calibration of the instrument, measurement program, working conditions, sample preparation, etc. Dynamic mechanical curves. Possible applications (examples) and possible problems/solution.
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15. week: L Repetition of course content. Assessment of knowledge (III. test).
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