Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
MSE.420
Corrosion and Wear of Materials, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Course code
MSE.420Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mikko Hokka until 1.8.2023Responsible teacher:
Kati ValtonenResponsible teacher:
Heli KoivuluotoResponsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Materials Science Studies 100 %
Core content
- Corrosion properties of materials including metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers and composittes. Corrosion wear monitoring and prevention techniques.
- High temperature oxidation and corrosion mechanisms.
- Wear mechanisms, wear and friction properties of engineering materials including metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites; wear testing and prevention of wear. Mechanical degradation mechanisms and performance of polymeric materials.
- Chemical, electrochemical and mechanical degradation types influencing performance of engineering materials.
- Thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical corrosion of metals and alloys. Degradation mechanisms and performance of polymeric materials. Corrosion of ceramic materials.
Complementary knowledge
- Diffusion of species at high temperatures.
- Mechanical properties of engineering materials.
- Environments and conditions present in industrial equipment and processes.
- Reactions related to thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical corrosion.
Specialist knowledge
- Structures and properties of enginering materials including metals, metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers and composite materials.
- Oxidation of metals and alloys. Influence of various species and impurities in the high temperaure atmosphere on materials performance and degradation.
- Friction and lubrication teories and practise.
- Methods to evaluate degradation types and mechanisms.
Learning outcomes
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
30.08.2023 – 12.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Completion option 2
Completion of all options is required.
Exam
19.10.2023 – 19.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
05.12.2023 – 05.12.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Participation in teaching
30.08.2023 – 12.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)