Correlate the processing techniques and powder shapes and particle size distribution;
Characterize the metal and ceramic powders, perform screen analysis, measure mean particle size and draw log-log or semi log particle size distributions; Propose a suitable metal powder production technique for a particular P/M problem;

Measure the flow, apparent and tap densities, predict the shape and interparticle friction for an unknown powder sample;
Prepare powder mixtures containing lubricants and perform green compaction, measure compaction ratios for a particular geometry;

Chose the correct atmosphere, temperature and furnaces for sintering, identify the sintering stages, measure the sintered densities;
Propose correct processing conditions and alloy specifications for pore elimination and densification;

Calculate the chamber size of an atomizer, solidification time and cooling rate of a droplet, optimum rotation speed of a mixer or ball mill, average or transmitted pressure during compaction, ejection pressure, fractional porosity as a function of applied pressure, stress associated with curvature difference during sintering, grain size of a P/M material after sintering;

Explain creep mechanisms and ways to achieve full density by HIP and hot pressing, basic principles of liquid phase and activated sintering.