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)
