Materials Characterization and Failure Analysis

Dr. Alexander Katz-Demyanetz & Dr. Shmuel Ariely

Introduction to materials: the structure of the atom, unit cell, crystal, the periodic table, phase diagram – general, iron-carbon phase diagram, thermal treatments, destructive testing methods. Introduction to failure research, failure mechanisms – general, failure in printed products.

Extended course (including labs and exercises):

52 hours – at the Technion

long course:
26 hours (without labs and exercises)
at the Technion or at the customer’s

Short course:
8 hours
at the Technion or at the customer’s