The course in Material Science and Technology aims to train students in the historical and modern procedures for the production of materials, including synthesis, in process technologies, in the use and development of techniques for the characterization of materials. The course aims to let the students to: - followi a process of producing materials with predetermined properties; - understand the historical production processes of the main classes of materials used in human history; - use the laboratory instrumentation. - be able to know the principles of the main scientific and technical diagnostic procedures for artworks.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry. Knowledge of the main principles of chemistry and physics of Cultural Heritage
Teaching Methods
Methods aimed at acquiring transversal skills: lectures in the classroom and visits to the Arvedi laboratories of Unipv (Pavia and Cremona) aimed to diagnostics and chemistry of restoration.
Assessment Methods
An oral examination of the candidate will be conducted along about 30 minutes. She/He will be asked to talk about some of the course topics. The final grade will stem from the evaluation of how the candidate manages the main concepts, her/his capability of selecting a suitable investigation strategy and her/his ability in discussing the topic properly, thus showing specific expertise.
Texts
- William F. Smith : “SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIA DEI MATERIALI” Ed. McGraw Hill, 2004 - W.D:Callister: “SCIENZA E INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI” EdiSES-Napoli 2003
Contents
The course deals with the general aspects of production processes, mechanical and functional properties and criteria for the selection of historical materials. The links, microstructure and properties of metal alloys, ceramic materials, binders, adhesives, glass and composite materials are explored.
