MTE4592 Advanced ceramics and applications
Faculty of Engineering
MTE4592 Advanced ceramics and applications is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2025. It needs MTE3546.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTE4592
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MTE4592
No unit lists MTE4592 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Overview
The first part of this unit will focus on structural ceramics including zirconium oxides, silicon nitride, sialons, silicon carbide and ceramic particulate and fibre reinforced composites, their processing and applications. The crystal structures of the different materials and their properties will be correlated. Examples include cutting tools, wear parts and advanced refractories. The second part of the unit will introduce functional ceramics, predominantly those used in electrical or electronic applications, their microstructure and nanostructure. Examples include thermistors, varistors, capacitors, multi-layer substrates, piezoelectric and electro-optic transducers, and gas sensors.
Offerings in 2025
The 2025 handbook lists no offerings for MTE4592.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop a knowledge of the fabrication methods, property measurements, sintering and microstructure of a range of advanced ceramics and an understanding of how these factors affect the mechanical, physical and electrical properties of the materials.
- 2
Develop an understanding of the different classes of functional ceramics used for example as electrical, optical, wear-resistant and gas sensor materials.
- 3
Develop an understanding of the criteria for selection of advanced ceramics for various applications. An analysis of the reason(s) for the selection of a particular material for a particular application.
- 4
Develop a detailed practical appreciation of the fabrication and testing of several structural and functional ceramics.
Workload and teaching
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
MTE4592 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE4592?
You need MTE3546 before you enrol.
When is MTE4592 offered?
MTE4592 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
How much work is MTE4592?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include MTE4592?
MTE4592 is part of Materials engineering.