The student is expected to search for, evaluate and use relevant literature independently or in discussion with the teacher.
Recommended reading:
- Callister, W. D., Rethwisch, D. G. (2020) Materials Science and Engineering, 10th ed., John Wiley & Sons Pte Ltd, Hoboken, NJ, (SI-version)
- Porter, D.A., Easterling, K.E and Sherif, M.Y (2009). Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys, 3rd ed., Boca Raton: CRC Press
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, master’s level
7.5 credits
Malmö | daytime | 50%
10 November 2025 - 18 January 2026
Course code: MT641E
About the course
The objective of this course is to develop theoretically based knowledge of phase transformations so that the student can understand, describe and discuss the basic principles and the evolution of different microstructures in solid materials.
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
The course covers the following:
- Thermodynamics, phases and phase diagrams
- Diffusion in solid materials
- Crystal structures and properties of grain boundaries and phase interfaces
- Nucleation and growth during solidification and solid-solid phase transformation
- Important diffusional and diffusionless phase transformations and their influence on the evolution of microstructures
- Project assignment, in groups, where a phase transformation process is studied using a given simulation tool
Entry requirements
1. Degree of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, machine engineering, physics, chemistry or a degree in a related field. All degrees must be equivalent to at least 180 higher education credits.
2. At least 22.5 credits of Mathematics.
3. The equivalent of English 6 in Swedish secondary school or equivalent
Course literature
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