Course detail

Laboratory Classes in the Preparation and Test Methods II

FCH-MCO_PTM2_PAcad. year: 2021/2022

Determination of moisture, determination of loss on ignition, COD test, rational analysis of ceramic raw materials, determination of solids volume, determination of hygroscopicity, determination of sorption capacity, determination of carbonates in soils, gravimetric sedimentation analysis, adsorption of organic dyes determination of density of ceramic body, determination of water absorption of ceramic body, determination of capillary capacity and chemical resistance of ceramic body.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Petr Ptáček, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Experimental experience with tests and analyzes of ceramic raw materials.
Experimental experience with tests and analyzes of ceramic materials.
Understanding the principle of test methods.
Knowledge of non-destructive methods of material testing.
Overview of standard literature.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge frm physics, mathematics, chemistry a silicate technology

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Laboratory exercise - 4 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit test (45 min) verifying the knowledge of the course of laboratory procedures and tests.

Course curriculum

1) Determination of humidity, density and loss on ignition
2) COD test
3) Rational analysis of ceramic raw materials
4) Determination of hygroscopicity
5) Liquidation tests of casting suspensions
6) Determination of thixotropy
7) Determination of solubles content
8) Determination of sorption capacity
9) Determination of carbonates in soils
10) Sedimentation analysis by hydrometer
11) Adsorption of anogranic dyes
12) Determination of pH of ceramic raw materials and masses
13) Bigot curve

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to increase the student's ability to understand the preparation and testing methods used in research and technology laboratories. Students will acquire practical skills with devices and procedures used in the analysis and testing of ceramic materials.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Reports from individual works till 7 day after work.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Ptáček P, Opravil T, Šoukal F, Havlica J, Praktikum z preparativních a testovacích metod II., VUT v Brně 2012. ISBN 978-80-214-4435-5 (CS)

Type of course unit

Laboratory exercise

52 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Petr Ptáček, Ph.D.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Petr Ptáček, Ph.D.