Materials Characterization Course
Acquire essential laboratory techniques for characterising materials. Master nanoindentation, XRD, TEM, XPS, corrosion, and wear testing to assess PVD coatings and steel substrates. Transform intricate data into actionable insights for coating design, quality assurance, and failure investigation.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This Materials Characterisation Course equips you with hands-on skills to assess thin coatings and surfaces confidently. You will learn nanoindentation, microhardness, scratch, and wear testing, linking structure to properties in PVD hard coatings. Gain proficiency in XRD, electron microscopy, surface spectroscopies, and electrochemical corrosion techniques to produce dependable data, interpret findings accurately, and optimise coated materials more effectively.
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Develop skills
- Master mechanical testing: perform nanoindentation, wear, and scratch tests efficiently.
- Excel in XRD and electron microscopy: detect phases, stresses, and coating defects accurately.
- Gain surface spectroscopy expertise: XPS, AES, ToF-SIMS, and depth profiling for laboratory use.
- Evaluate corrosion on coated steel: apply EIS, polarisation, and salt spray testing.
- Understand PVD coatings: correlate microstructure, defects, and properties for informed decisions.
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