Materials Characterization Course
Acquire essential lab 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 investigations.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
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What Will I Learn?
This Materials Characterisation Course equips you with hands-on skills to confidently assess thin coatings and surfaces. Gain proficiency in nanoindentation, microhardness, scratch and wear testing, while linking structure to properties in PVD hard coatings. Master 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, stress and coating defects accurately.
- Gain surface spectroscopy expertise: XPS, AES, ToF-SIMS and depth profiling for lab use.
- Evaluate corrosion on coated steel: conduct EIS, polarisation and salt spray tests.
- Understand PVD coatings: correlate microstructure, defects and properties for informed choices.
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