Credits: 4 (1–1–4)
Description
Materials processing routes: chemical synthesis, powder compaction, Heat treatment – annealing, quenching etc.; Light Microscopy: polishing and microstructure; X-ray diffraction and texture; Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical characterization of materials; Thermal analysis and Spectroscopy of materials; Electron microscopy (SEM, TEM etc.,); Micro- and nano- scale response of materials: Instrumented microindenter, Nano-indentation response etc.; Atomic force microscopy; Wear and Fatigue in materials; Creep at nano and bulk levels of materials; Dynamic characterization of materials.