- Basic thermodynamic concepts (state and path variables, first law, heat capacity, enthalpy)
- The second law of thermodynamics (irreversible processes, entropy)
- Equilibrium (Gibbs energy, Helmholtz energy, chemical potential, Gibbs-Helmholtz equation)
- Solutions thermodynamics (ideal solutions, non-ideal solutions, activities, reference states, Henry's law, Sieverts law, multicomponent solutions, solution models)
- Phase equilibria (Clapeyron and Clausius-Clapeyron equations, Gibbs phase rule, phase diagrams)
MH1027 Thermodynamics of Materials 6.0 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of the autumn term 2026, in accordance with Faculty Board decision PA-2026-011.
Date of decision: 26 August 2026
The course was last taught in the autumn term 2023. The final examination for the course took place in the autumn term 2025.
The last opportunity to sit the examination for the course will be in the spring term 2028.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus MH1027 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH1027 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the students should be able to:
- Explain basic thermodynamics concepts
- Perform simple thermodynamic calculations
- Use and read binary phase diagrams
- Formulate and solve thermodynamic problems for simple real material and processes
- Use both Swedish and English as "working languages" (i.e. understand the terminology)
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- Knowledge of mathematics at a level where the solution of differential equations and integrals are included, ie the equivalent SF1626 Calculus in Several Variable, or similar
- Knowledge of basic physics and chemistry equivalent KD1260 Chemistry of Materials and SK1110 Electromagnetism and Waves, or similar
- Knowledge of Matlab programming at the level given by MH1070 Perspectives on Materials Design,etc. ( 3 credits)
Recommended prerequisites
Basic course in multivariate analysis, eg SF1626 Calculus in Several Variables
Basic course in programming, e.g. DD1310 Programming Techniques
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- KON1 - Short Exam, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Experimental Work, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Transitional regulations
MH1027 TEN1 – Can be completed with TEN1 in MH1035; for other modules, please contact the course coordinator.