3 credits
Fall 2026 Distance Learning Upper Division
Superalloys are Fe-, Ni-, and Co-based alloys possessing an exceptional balance of properties that typically include high-temperature strength, oxidation/corrosion resistance, toughness, and microstructure stability. These alloys are used in industries ranging from chemical processing, to nuclear power, to aerospace. This course will cover the fundamentals of the physical metallurgy, processing routes and manufacturing, high temperature deformation mechanisms, and corrosion/oxidation mechanisms related to superalloys. Basic principles of lifing and identification of failure mechanisms of superalloy components will be covered. Material design and selection strategies for practical industrial applications will be presented. Beyond superalloys, we will study emerging structural alloys that include ultra-high temperature refractory silicides and borosilicides, refractory alloys, and intermetallics.
Learning Outcomes1Identify basic components of turbine engines and their relevant operating conditions.
2Predict the microstructure and properties of superalloys from material constituents.
3Select industrially relevant processing steps to fabricate superalloy components.
4Apply basic alloy selection and design strategies for engineering components.
5Analyze experimental and computational results to predict material performance.
6Identify applicable regulatory procedures for exporting superalloys.
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