The student must acquire the teoretical and practical knowledge regarding possible uses, processing and in-service applications of the different materials. This way, the student will be able to take part in component, systems and processes design, by selecting the most adequate materials for each application.

By studying this subject, the student will be able to :

- Consider the basic principles of materials engineering and materials resistance to establish the appropriate technical specifications and design of a given system or equipment for a specific process.

- Solve problems related to the industry field in terms of quality, sustainability and environmental preservation criteria.

- Use information and communication technologies at advanced level to search for and select information, including specific literature sources and databases.

- Inform and communicate, both in spoken and written form, about the acquired knowledge and skills.

1. Introduction: Classification of materials. Processing/structure/properties/ performance correlations. Materials design and selection.

2. Diffusion: Diffusion Mechanisms. Steady and Nonsteady-state. Diffusion applications in materials processing. Sintering.

3. Phase equilibria. Binary and ternary systems. Microstructures. Technological value diagrams.

4. Thermal properties: Heat Capacity. Thermal Expansion. Thermal Conductivity. Thermal Stresses.

5. Metallic Materials: classification. Fabrication of metallic materials. Thermal processing. Ferrous alloys: steel and casting. Nonferrous alloys. Light alloys.

6. Ceramic materials: Structure. Properties. Ceramics processing. Clays. Glasses. Refractories. Cements. Abrasives. Zeolites. Advanced ceramics.

7. Polymer materials. Classification. Solubility and chemical stability. Crystallinity. Thermal and mechanical behavior. Polymer types: plastics (thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers), elastomers, fibers, films…



8. Composites: classification. Fiber and matrix function. Fiber and particle-reinforced composites. Anysotropy. Laminar composites.



9. Electrical, optical and magnetic materials. Ionic and electronic conductors. Thermoelectric effects. Semiconductors. Dielectrics. Ferro and piezoelectric materials. Optical properties of different kind of materials. Luminiscence, phosphorescence and lasers. Optical fiber. Hard and soft magnetic materials. Ferrites. Magnetic storage and recording. Superconductors.



10. Materials characterization techniques. X-ray difraction. Thermal analysis. Electron Microscopy. Spectroscopic characterization: IR, UV-visible; NMR; EPR; XPS.

Materials properties and applications, and all the theoretical concepts related to the physico-chemical processes involved in materials processing and microstructure will be explained during lectures.

During Class Practice sessions simple numerical problems related to practical examples of common use materials will be done.

The students will have to prepare by independent learning some selected subjects related to the electrical, optical and magnetic properties of materials. These subjects will be presented and discussed during Seminars.

1. Continuous assessment system

In the ordinary call, the final qualification will be the result of the following parts:

- Extended written exam (test+questions+problems): 65%

- Practical work (exercises, case studies & problems set): 25%

- Topic overview and presentation: 10%

A minimum of 4.0 points out of 10 will be necessary in each of the sections in order to pass the subject.

According to the Grading Regulations in Undergraduate Studies, students who do not wish to participate in the Continuous assesment system, should indicate this in writing to their instructor before the end of week 9.



2. Direct assessment system

The qualification will come from a written exam that will include both questions and problems.

Students who decline to be evaluated (NP) it will be enough not to attend to the exam.



If any students cannot carry out the assessment in the terms described above due to sanitary conditions, they will have to follow the assessment guidelines issued by the Rectorate at the time of sitting the exam

Basic bibliography

W.D. Callister, D.G. Rethwisch, “Materials Science and Engineering”, 9th ed; John Wiley & Sons, E.E.U.U. (2013). “Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales”, traducción de la 9th ed; Ed. Reverté. Barcelona (2016). W.D. Callister, “Materialen zientzia eta ingeniaritza. Hastapenak”, 7th edition; U.P.V./E.H.U. (2011).

In-depth bibliography

J.C. Anderson, K.D. Leaver, R.D. Rawlings and J.M. Alexander, "Materials Science for Engineers", 5 Ed, CRC Press Inc., U.K. (2003).
M. F. Ashby y D. R. H. Jones, “Engineering Materials: An introduction to Properties, applications and Design”. 3th edition Elsevier, Oxford (2012).
D.R. Askeland, P.P. Fulay, W.J. Wright, "The Science and Engineering of Materials", 6. Ed. SI, Cengage-Engineering (2012). D.R. Askeland, P.P. Phulé, “Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales”, Thomson (2004).
J.F. Shackelford, “Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers”. 7ª ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, NJ (2009). J.F. Shackelford, “Introducción a la Ciencia de Materiales para Ingenieros”, 6ªEd.; Pearson Prentice Hall, Mexico (2005).
W.F. Smith, J. Hashemi, "Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering", 5. Ed. McGraw-Hill, México (2009). W.F. Smith, J. Hashemi, "Fundamentos de la Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales", 4. Ed. McGraw-Hill, México (2006).
P.L. Mangonon, “Ciencia de Materiales: Selección y Diseño”; Pearson Educación., Mexico (2001)
J.M. Montes, F.G. Cuevas, J. Cintas, “Ciencia e Ingeniería de los Materiales”. Paraninfo, Madrid (2014).

Journals

Nature Materials, Chemistry of Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry.