Fundamentals of materials characterization and failure analysis

Learn the basics of crystal structures, defects and diffusion, thin-film and surface phenomena, analytical methods such as XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS and SIMS, and how to read fracture surfaces and damage from fatigue and corrosion. Suited to anyone who wants to build the skill of interpreting analytical results in process engineering or failure analysis work.

1. Crystal structures and Miller indices 12 questions · Accuracy — · Questions answered 0
2. Crystal defects and diffusion 12 questions · Accuracy — · Questions answered 0
3. Thin films, surfaces and nanomaterials 12 questions · Accuracy — · Questions answered 0
4. Materials characterization (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS) 12 questions · Accuracy — · Questions answered 0
5. Fracture mechanics and fatigue 15 questions · Accuracy — · Questions answered 0
6. Corrosion and surface treatment 12 questions · Accuracy — · Questions answered 0

A topic counts as done when you have answered at least 60% of its questions with 80% or higher accuracy.