Syllabus

Module 1: Features of ternary phase diagram, Operations using ternary PD, isothermal section, ternary Lever Rule, Ternary eutectic, Peritectic reactions, Equilibrium crystallization path. Some important three component systems and their relevances in the ceramic systems CaO–Al2O3–SiO2, MgO-Al2O3-SiO2, SiO2-FeO-Fe2O3, MgO-FeO-Fe2O3, MgO-Al2O3-Cr2O3.
Module 2: Use of phase diagram in development and use of refractories Silica (SiO2-CaO, Iron oxide-SiO2, SiO2-CaO-Al2O3 system), Alumino-silicates (SiO2-Al2O3, K2O-SiO2-Al2O3, Iron Oxide-SiO2-Al2O3 system), Basic refractories (Magnesia, MgO-Carbon, Dolomite-Carbon, Direct Bonding), Fusion cast refractories (MgO-Spinel, MgO-CaO, Al2O3-ZrO2, AZS, etc.).
Module 3: Use of phase diagram in the sintering of ceramics Solid-solution Reaction Sintering, Liquid phase Sintering, Iron-Copper system, Tungsten carbide-Cobalt system, Porcelain (K2O-SiO2-Al2O3), ZnO-Bi2O3 system, Liquid phase sintering of BaTiO3, MgO, Silicon Nitride.
Module 4: Use of phase diagrams in crystal growth growth from stoichiometric melts, impurity distribution coefficient, constitutional super-cooling and non-stoichiometric melts, single crystal growing of Yttrium-iron-garnet, cubic barium-titanate, gallium-phosphide, quartz crystal from hydrothermal solution etc.
Module 5: Application of the phase diagrams in cement chemistry Calcium-Aluminate cement and Portland cement ( CaO-SiO2, CaO-Al2O3, CaO-SiO2-Al2O3).
Module 6: Phase diagrams in Glass Making (Na2O-SiO2, Na2O-CaO-SiO2, ) , Iron-carbon system, Phase Diagram in the stabilization of zirconia phases.

To provide in-depth knowledge on phase diagram and its application.

To provide in-depth knowledge on high temperature behavior of multi-component ceramic systems.

CO1: Apply the theoretical knowledge imparted during course to carry out independent research and developmental work related to the uses of phase diagram in ceramic systems.
CO2: To be well versed with the features of phase diagram for better analysis of the ceramic product processing and uses.
CO3: Solve real ceramic product heat treatment processes related to intermediate phase formation, liquid phase formation, equilibrium/non-equilibrium crystallizations etc.
CO4: Able to apply phase rules in the development of conventional and advanced ceramics materials.
CO5: Prepare future materials scientist and engineers who can fit in academia and industry for relevant scientific breakthrough.

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A. M. Alper, Phase Diagrams: Materials Science and Technology, Vol. I, II and III,, Academic Press, , 1970.

D. R. F. West,, Ternary Phase Diagrams in Materials Science,, Maney Publishing 3rd edition, , 2002.