Course detail
Sintering of Ceramics Materials
FSI-9SKE Acad. year: 2025/2026 Both semester
In the course, doctoral students are introduced to basics of sintering thermodynamics and kinetics, as well as to modern sintering methods, The factors influencing sintering process are addressed and discussed. Special attention is focused on control of microstructure during sintering, on sintering of nanoceramic materials, as well as on utilization of high-temperature dilatometry. The content of the course can be adapted to the topic of the future dissertation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Supervisor
Entry knowledge
The basic knowledge of chemical thermodynamics and processing and properties of ceramic materials.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Examining the level of knowledge and ability to apply the acquired knowledge in specific problems related to the doctoral thesis of the candidate.
Aims
The aim of the course is to make the doctoral student familiar with sintering of advanced ceramic (or metal) powder materials and to show them how the final microstructure (and thus also properties) of products can be controlled by sintering process.
The course acquires advanced knowledge of sintering theory and modern sintering methods currently used in engineering and scientific practice.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme D-MAT-P: Materials Sciences, Doctoral, recommended course
Type of course unit
Lecture
20 hours, optionally
Syllabus
1. Basics of thermodynamics and kinetics.
2. Driving forces and mechanisms of sintering process.
3. Phases and models of sintering process.
4. Pressure-assisted sintering.
5. Electric current activated/assisted sintering.
6. The factors influencing sintering process.
7. Grain growth and microstructure control during sintering.
8. Sintering of nanoceramic materials.
9. Utilization of high-temperature dilatometry for sintering studies.
10. Excursion and practical exercise.