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Materials Science and Engineering 282
Materials Characterization Lab
Catalog Data:
Microscopy, diffraction, and chemical analyses of metallic, ceramic, semiconducting, and polymeric materials. Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr. lab. Required.
Prerequisites:
MSE 341 and 342 (concurrent), or permission of the instructor.
Time Distribution:
One 3-hour lab per week (counting hands-on and analysis time), scheduled variously, depending on instrument availability, TA schedules, etc.
Objectives:
To provide hands-on experience with the application of modern computerized instruments and techniques for structural and chemical characterization of materials. To work cooperatively with groups of various sizes. Meet ABET Criteria 3 Outcomes a, b, g, i, and k.
Textbooks:
Grade A Notes compilation containing sections from B. D. Cullity, Elements of X-ray Diffraction, 2nd ed. The Grade A Notes book includes reading on XRD, imaging, surface analysis, dislocations, surfaces and interfaces.
P. J. Goodhew, F. J. Humphreys & R. Beanland, Electron Microscopy and Analysis, 3rd ed.
W. D. Callister, Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction (6th ed.)
These are the same books as the ones used in MSE 342.
Topics/Content:
This is a laboratory course designed to follow MSE 341 and accompany MSE 342. The three experiments are selected to feature several important aspects of MSE 341/342, as follows: X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (imaging and local chemical analysis), metallography, optical microscopy and applications of these techniques for determination of structure and composition in selected metallic, ceramic and composite materials.
Experiments:
1. Use of an X-ray diffractometer for precision determination of lattice parameters, comparison of simple and complex diffraction patterns, and identification of an unknown structure with the aid of a search/match program and database. Team work will be encouraged during this experiment, especially during the data analysis. To be done during weeks 2-3, with report due on Mon., Jan. 31, 5 p.m., but you are encouraged to turn in this one on 1/28. (DR)
2. Use of a modern SEM/EDS system for imaging (SE, BSE) of several
specimens and phase identification in a multi-phase or composite material.
To be done during weeks 4-7, with report due on Mon., Feb. 28, 5 p.m. (MJM)
3. Metallographic (materialographic) preparation of single phase materials for optical microscopy, including quantitative image analysis of grain size, grain size distribution, and twin fraction. To be done during weeks 8 and 9, with short report due on Friday, March 11, 5 p.m. (DR/MJM)
Grading Plan:
70% of the grade will be based on technical factors including lab work and written lab reports. The remaining 30% of the grade will be based on the written English, consistent with guidelines established by the undergraduate studies committee of MSE. There are no exams in this lab course.
Professional Component Content:
Engineering Science: 0.67 credits or 67%
Engineering Design: 0.33 credits or 33%
Design Component Content:
In the lectures in MSE 342 (concurrent), students learn the associated principles associated with the design and operation of major instruments and techniques for structural and chemical characterization of materials. In the labs they integrate these principles with their own hands-on experience with an X-ray difrractometer, search/match software, SEM/EDS, OM and quantitative image analysis.
Relation to Program Objectives:
1. Program Objectives 1, 2 and 3: Course emphasizes applications of fundamentals of materials characterization learned in the accompanying course, MSE 571.01. Reports include qualitative and quantitative correlation of concepts and basic theory with observations and results. Analysis includes size scales ranging from nanometers to macroscopic dimensions. Energy levels are used to explain important aspects of X-rays for diffraction and as used for EDS in a modern SEM.
2. Program Objective 2 and 3: Analytical skills developed in labs and in lab reports. Feedback on written English provided during grading of lab reports to enhance critical thinking. Computers used extensively (in all labs) to control instruments and collect, analyze, process and display data.
3. Program Objectives 1 and 2: The instruments and techniques used in these labs are among the most important for structural and chemical characterization of materials. The emphasis is on interactions of incident beams with materials, the generation of various useful signals, and the interpretation of these signals for improved understanding of composition-structure-processing-property relationships.
4. Program Objective 4: The topics and techniques chosen (XRD, SEM/EDS, OM, quantitative image analysis—all computerized) are ones the students are likely to use and apply whether they choose professional employment or graduate studies after the B.S.
Academic Integrity, Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct may be found in any action that tends to distort the accurate assessment of any student’s individual accomplishments that are evaluated for the purpose of grading or conferring academic credit. Note that a student may be guilty of academic misconduct, for example, by cheating, collaborating, plagiarizing, or by allowing another student to cheat, collaborate, or plagiarize. Note also that the distortion applies, for example, to exams, homework assignments, and laboratory work. To the extent that any class activity (for example: attendance or participation) is used for evaluation for the purpose of grading or conferring academic credit, falsifying or distorting such activity, or permitting another student to falsify or distort such activity, represents academic misconduct.
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http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/faq.html
http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/ten-suggestions.html
Course-specific exceptions or amplifications to the departmental and university statements outlined above will be provided by the faculty instructor in writing, preferably as part of the course syllabus.
Note: Students should not request nor accept guidance on these matters from a teaching assistant, fellow student, or anyone other than the faculty instructor of record for this course.
Disabilities Statement
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Office for Disability Services at 614-292-3307 in room 150 Pomerene Hall to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. (URL: http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu/)
Advice on such matters is also available from the MSE department’s undergraduate adviser (1xx-6xx courses) and graduate coordinator (7xx-9xx courses) whose offices may be found in room 477 Watts Hall.
Megan Daniels, Undergraduate Advisor, (614) 292-3145, e-mail Megan concerning the MSE undergrad studies
Mark Cooper, Graduate Studies Coordinator, (614) 292-7280, e-mail Mark concerning the MSE graduate studies
