Powder synthesis and characterization

The aim of this course is to present the various powder synthesis techniques (metallic, ceramic) with their advantages and disadvantages, and the characteristics of the materials obtained.

What is a powder?

Definitions
Characteristics of powders (morphological, porosity, specific surface, etc.)

Morphological and dimensional characteristics
Porous structure of powders
Measurement methods
Chemical analysis
Technological properties of powders


Powder production

Mechanical techniques: mechanical grinding, mechanosynthesis, rolling, etc.
Physical techniques: vapor phase, atomization, Pyrosol process
Chemical methods

Inorganic Chemistry and Materials