Module - MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys

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Module - MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys

Programme	H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering ( General Core Restricted Optional) H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Core) H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Core) H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering (UNMC) (Core Modules) H303 - MSc Mechanical Engineering (Materials Core) HJ?? - MEng Materials Engineering (Year 2 Compulsory) HJ?? - BEng Materials Engineering (Year 2 Compulsory) HJ?2 - MEng Materials Engineering2 (Year 2 Compulsory) HJ?2 - BEng Materials Engineering2 (Year 2 Compulsory) M3 - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering modules (Year 3) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 3 Aerospace Compulsory) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 3 Automotive Compulsory) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 3 Design Restricted) H150 - MEng (Hons) Design Engineering (Year 3 General Restricted Options) H49* - BEng Aerospace Technologies (Year 3 Manufacturing Restricted) H49* - BEng Aerospace Technologies (Year 3 Materials and Structures Restricted) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 3 Materials Compulsory) H151 - BEng (Hons) Design Engineering (Year 3 Restricted Options) H715 - MEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture (Year 3 Restricted Options 1) H302 - BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (UNMC) (Year 3 Unclassified (Free) Options) H300 - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (UNMC) (Year 3 Unclassified (Free) Options) H715 - MEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture (Year 4 Restricted Options)
Year	Select a new weight: https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/952/year_lookup/XXIDXX Year 2026/2027
Accrediting Bodies	https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/952/year_lookup/XXIDXX Accrediting Body Complete Outcome Set (UK-SPEC, EAC, etc.) Board of Engineers Malaysia Engineering Accreditation Board BEng Engineering Accreditation Board MEng Engineering Accreditation Board MSc Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Institution of Technology (IET) Masters QAA Descriptors
Module Code	MATSMM3PEA
Lecturer	Nicola Everitt

This module covers the principles and practice related to processing, structure and properties of engineering alloys. The emphasis is on understanding the importance of process control to achieve desired properties through the formation of correct microstructural features.

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	LO1 - Understand the terminology associated with equilibrium phase diagrams, and interpret and quantitatively predict microstructure of any binary system using the phase diagram.
	LO2 - Describe the basic kinetic principles of solid-state transformations.
	LO3 - Show familiarity with the iron carbon phase diagram and development of microstructures in the iron-carbon alloy system.
	LO4 - Describe the objective and process of precipitation hardening in the context of high strength aluminium alloys and Ni-based superalloys.
	LO5 - Demonstrate a general basic knowledge of metallic alloy forming, casting and heat treatment techniques.

LO1 - Understand the terminology associated with equilibrium phase diagrams, and interpret and quantitatively predict microstructure of any binary system using the phase diagram.

LO2 - Describe the basic kinetic principles of solid-state transformations.

LO3 - Show familiarity with the iron carbon phase diagram and development of microstructures in the iron-carbon alloy system.

LO4 - Describe the objective and process of precipitation hardening in the context of high strength aluminium alloys and Ni-based superalloys.

LO5 - Demonstrate a general basic knowledge of metallic alloy forming, casting and heat treatment techniques.