1.Introduction
a.Materials science - what is it?
b.Relevance for the engineer
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2.Structure of materials
a.Microstructure
b.Crystal structure
c.Defectsin crystal
d.AtomicBonds
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3.Phasediagrams and kinetics
a.Phase diagrams
b.Phase transformations
c.Nucleation and crystallization
d.Diffusion
e.Recovery, recrystallization and grain growth
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4.Mechanical properties
a.Phenomenology of the tensile test
b.Test method
c.Linear elasticity
d.Dislocation plasticity
e.Strengthening mechanisms
5.Construction materials: steel and cast iron