Academic Catalog

ARME541 ARCHAEOLOG. MATERIALS&THEIR PROPERTIES

Course Code: 8630541
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Archaeometry
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Masters
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. ALÝ KALKANLI
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Basic nature of materials; their properties and behavior. Organic materials, paintings, ink, foods and all other organic compounds and their nature. Structure of metals and alloys. Structural imperfections. Modification of properties through changes in micro structure. Corrosion of metallic materials. Traditional ceramic materials. Raw materials and classification of products. Ceramic forming methods. Glass melting and forming. Glazes and enamels. Nature of polymeric materials. (F)