Materials Characterization Course
Acquire essential lab skills for characterizing materials. Master nanoindentation, XRD, TEM, XPS, corrosion tests, and wear analysis for PVD coatings and steel. Transform detailed data into actionable insights for design, quality assurance, and failure investigations in materials engineering.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on expertise to assess thin coatings and surfaces reliably. Gain proficiency in nanoindentation, microhardness, scratch, and wear testing, while linking PVD hard coating structures to their properties. Master XRD, electron microscopy, surface spectroscopies, and electrochemical corrosion techniques to produce trustworthy data, analyze findings accurately, and enhance coated materials development swiftly.
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Develop skills
- Master mechanical testing: perform nanoindentation, wear, and scratch tests efficiently.
- Excel in XRD and electron microscopy: detect phases, stress, and coating defects accurately.
- Gain surface spectroscopy expertise: XPS, AES, ToF-SIMS, and depth profiling for lab analysis.
- Evaluate corrosion on coated steel: apply EIS, polarization, and salt spray testing.
- Understand PVD coatings: connect microstructure, defects, and properties for informed choices.
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