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A solid understanding of the Thermodynamics and Kinetics of steelmaking is fundamental to the chemistry of both iron making and steelmaking processes.

This section explores the thermodynamics and kinetics behind the removal of carbon, oxygen, sulfur, hydrogen, nitrogen and phosphorus from steel, which are essential to the production of steels tailored to the demands of the consumer or specific applications.

It is recommended that this module is completed before undertaking the steelmaking simulations.

When selecting a material for a particular application, engineers must be confident that it will be suitable for the loading conditions and environment it will experience in service. An understanding of the properties of materials is therefore essential. The Mechanical Properties of steel can be carefully controlled through the selection of an appropriate chemical composition, processing and heat treatment, which lead to its final microstructure.

In this module you will learn about the mechanical properties of steels, their selection for specific applications and the standards and specifications for several important markets. You will also be able to carry out sampling and preparation of test pieces for evaluation with virtual hardness, tensile and Charpy impact tests. These can be run as standalone tests or as a complete ‘sample and test‘ exercise.

Since it is important that a component can actually be manufactured, this module also contains a section on formability.

This module introduces you to the various Strengthening Mechanisms that are used to design ferrite/pearlite steels for specific products and applications. These mechanisms include grain refinement, dislocation hardening (strain/work) hardening, solid solution hardening and precipitation hardening. Their effects on other properties are also addressed and you will be shown how these mechanisms may be combined.

It is recommended that this module is completed before undertaking the ‘design and make a steel for an offshore platform’ and ‘materials selection for a car door’ exercises.

In this module you can explore key concepts of Phase Transformations in iron alloys, including atomic arrangements, atomic movements and volume changes during transformation. Interactive exercises, including dilatometry and the mechanisms of phase transformations, allow you to test your understanding of this subject.