Materials Characterization Course
Gain mastery in essential lab methods for characterising materials. Master nanoindentation, XRD, TEM, XPS, corrosion tests, and wear assessments to analyse PVD coatings and steel substrates. Transform intricate data into straightforward insights for designing coatings, ensuring quality, and investigating failures.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to assess thin coatings and surfaces confidently. You will learn nanoindentation, microhardness testing, scratch and wear evaluations, linking PVD hard coating structures to their properties. Additionally, master XRD, electron microscopy, surface spectroscopies, and electrochemical corrosion techniques to produce dependable data, interpret findings accurately, and enhance 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, stress, and coating defects accurately.
- Gain surface spectroscopy expertise: XPS, AES, ToF-SIMS, and depth profiling for lab work.
- Evaluate corrosion on coated steel: use EIS, polarization, and salt spray testing.
- Understand PVD coatings: connect microstructure, defects, and properties for smart choices.
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