Microstructure

Properties in Nanoscale
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Have a good knowledge of material structures leads to recognizing material behavior based on its structure. In this course, material structures and properties are elaborated in bulk and nanoscale.
Overview
It is clear that, every atomic structure has its own specific bulk properties. Therefore, being familiar with atomic arrangements, different atomic bonds and different kinds of cubic structures provide a general understanding for recognizing materials and components’ properties. On the other hand, in nanoscales, atomic structures are changed which generates novel properties.
Hence, being familiar with mentioned different parameters in atomic structure makes what happens in nanoscale understandable.

Booklet
Description
 It starts with an introduction, goes through microstructure as a structural characteristic of materials. Talks about its importance. Mentions grains and grain boundaries. And, it ends with the effect of size and shape of grains on microstructure and properties.
Mental Challenge
 What does “micro” mean in “microstructure”? And why do we study microstructures?
Quizzes and Activities

Activity: Find two more famous material microstructures and try to explain them with basic sketches
Further Reading Sources

1.Microstructure

2.Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis