MET 464E - Princip. of Surfaca Treatment

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student will be able to:
1. Know the importance and the necessity of surface treatment
2. Know the presence of various types of surface treatments
3. Understand the necessity of learning basic principles of surface treatment for selection and
application for engineering applications
4. Recommend surface treatments for specific applications such as corrosion protection, wear,
decorative
5. Interrelate coating structure and composition with properties and performance

Course Description

Application of surface treatment techniques imparts new and different engineering properties to the surfaces without changing the bulk properties of the materials. Presently, applications of these techniques are becoming widespread and rapidly developing. Surface treatments change the decorative, wear, corrosion resistance of the surfaces and also give new optical, electronic, and magnetic properties to the surfaces. This course aims to educate the students on the principles and the application of surface treatments, giving emphasis to the most widely used surface treatments that are conducted from the solution state.