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  • Modern Materials: Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramics

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides professional engineers with a comprehensive understanding of ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs), focusing on the chemical, thermomechanical, and processing principles that govern their performance in extreme environments. Participants will explore the nature of metal–non-metal (M–X) bonding in UHTCs and its implications for high-temperature strength, thermal conductivity, oxidation resistance, and fracture toughness. 

    The course emphasizes the interrelated roles of chemistry, synthesis, and processing in achieving desirable material behaviors. Additional focus is given to emerging research, including additive manufacturing of UHTCs, high-entropy ceramics, and 2D-material reinforcements. Designed for engineers in aerospace, defense, energy, and high-temperature systems, this course prepares learners to integrate UHTCs into innovative structural and functional designs.

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    Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

    • Explain the chemistry and bonding characteristics of ultra-high-temperature ceramics.
    • Analyze how metal–non-metal (M–X) interactions govern thermal, mechanical, and oxidative behavior.
    • Evaluate common and advanced synthesis techniques for UHTCs.
    • Assess the role of additives and multi-component strategies (e.g., high-entropy) in tailoring material properties.
    • Understand the challenges and innovations in processing UHTCs, including additive manufacturing and 2D material integration.
    • Interpret microstructural evolution during processing and its influence on performance.
    • Apply knowledge of UHTCs in the design of components for extreme environments.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.


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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for licensed professional engineers and engineering practitioners working in disciplines such as aerospace, mechanical, materials, nuclear, and thermal systems engineering. It is particularly relevant for those involved in design, analysis, fabrication, or performance evaluation of components and systems operating in extreme temperature or oxidative environments, including hypersonic vehicles, propulsion systems, energy systems, and high-temperature structural applications. 
    Publication Source: MondoScience Courseware

    Jeelan Moghraby, PhD, MBA

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