From Matter to Materials: Structure and Properties

This module introduces a basis grounding on the materials currently used, on their structures and properties as well as the characterization methods. In particular, the approach used will underline the relation between the properties (mechanical and physical) and the structure of the material at a relevant scale. This knowledge will enable the student to propose well-considered selection of materials in relation to the elaboration and manufacturing processes for a given application. Practical works (IDM tc2) completes this teaching.

General introduction to materials engineering Chapter 1: Materials: mechanical properties, structure : mechanical behavior ont the macroscopic scale ; Interatomic bonds, structure and defects ; relation between mechanical properties and structure/defects. Chapter 2: Families of materials: elaboration, modification of properties : Metals and metal alloys ; Polymers; Ceramics and inorganic glasses; Composites. Chapter 3: Physical properties of materials : From Drude's model to Sommerfeld's free electron theory ; Nearly free electron model ; Electrical, thermal conductivity and magnetic properties of materials.