Course Summary
This course provides an in-depth understanding of ferrous technology and its applications. Topics covered include ironmaking, steelmaking, and casting.Key Learning Points
- Learn the fundamentals of iron and steel production
- Explore the different types of ironmaking and steelmaking processes
- Understand the principles of casting and its applications
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of ferrous technology
- Apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios
- Gain a competitive edge in the job market
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics
- Familiarity with engineering concepts
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
- Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering
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Description
Steel, ever-evolving material, has been the most preeminent of all materials since it can provide wide range of properties that can meet ever-changing requirements. In this course, we explore both fundamental and technical issues related to steels, including iron and steelmaking, microstructure and phase transformation, and their properties and applications.
Outline
- Microstructure and phase transformation in steels I: Fundamentals
- Introduction
- Phase and phase transformation
- Iron-carbon system
- Phase transformation in steel
- Quiz
- Microstructure and phase transformation in steels II: Non-equilibirum microstructure in steel
- Introduction
- Displacive transformation
- Phemenological theory of martensite transformation
- Other characteristics
- Quiz
- Microstructure and phase transformation in steels III: Role of alloying elements in steels
- Introduction
- Materials design in steel
- General role of alloying elements 1
- General role of alloying elements 2
- Quiz
- Properties of steels and their applications I
- Introduction
- Effect of heat treatment paths: microstructure
- Conventional low strength steels
- Micro-alloyed ferrite-base steels
- Quiz
- Properties of steels and their applications II
- Acicular ferrite steels
- Micro-alloyed medium & high C steels
- Multiphase steels
- Martensitic steels
- Effect of heat treatment paths: martensite/bainite
- Quiz
- Properties of steels and their applications III
- Twinning induced plasticity steels
- Lightweight steels
- Property requirements for automotive and linepipe applications
- Others
- Quiz
- Stainless steels
- Introduction and classification
- Phase diagrams and microstructure
- Corrosion of stainless steels
- Mechanical properties and future development
- Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover Ferrous Technology 2 on Coursera. Read reviews from students who have taken the course. Overall, students found the course to be valuable and informative. Many users appreciated the in-depth coverage of different ferrous materials.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
In-depth coverage of different ferrous materialsPros from User Reviews
- Valuable and informative course
- Great content on ferrous technology
- Helpful for those interested in materials engineering
- Professors are knowledgeable and engaging
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow
Cons from User Reviews
- Difficult for beginners with no prior knowledge of materials engineering
- Assignments can be time-consuming
- Course may be too technical for some learners
- Lack of interaction with professors or other students
- Not enough practical applications or hands-on experiences
Kim, Sung-Joon
4.8 Raiting
Ferrous Technology I
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Ferrous Technology II
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