This course will discuss the characterization of materials structure, mechanical and physical properties. Atomic structure evaluation by x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction; microstructure evaluation by scanning and transmission electron microscopy; principles of analytical electron microscopy using EDS; study of chemical and bonding states by EELS, Raman spectroscopy and XPS/ESCA; non-destructive evaluation of mechanical and surface properties of materials. FTIR, hardness, strength, toughness and fatigue analysis testing, and color analysis will be reviewed.

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