Materials Characterization Course
This course equips you with essential lab methods for characterizing materials. You will learn nanoindentation, XRD, TEM, XPS, corrosion testing, and wear analysis to assess PVD coatings and steel effectively. Transform intricate data into actionable insights for designing coatings, ensuring quality, and analyzing failures.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in evaluating thin coatings and surfaces confidently through this course. Master techniques like nanoindentation, microhardness, scratch and wear testing, while linking structure to properties in PVD hard coatings. Delve into XRD, electron microscopy, surface spectroscopies, and electrochemical corrosion methods to produce dependable data, interpret findings accurately, and enhance coated materials 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 work.
- Evaluate corrosion on coated steel: use EIS, polarization, and salt spray testing.
- Understand PVD coatings: connect microstructure, defects, and properties for informed choices.
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