FMH3104 Alloy Theory 7.5 credits

Lectures with discussion of homework.

The thermodynamic laws and general conditions for equilibrium and stability. Mathematical modelling of different phases such as solid phase and melt for multicomponent systems. Driving force, order transformations, Gibbs energy diagram, phase diagram.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• apply the laws of thermodynamics
• explain general conditions for equilibrium and stability
• develop mathematical models to describe the thermodynamics of different phases: solid, liquid and gas phase from unary to multicomponent systems
• apply mathematical models for phase equilibria and phase transformations including order/disorder and magnetic transformations
• apply molar Gibbs energy diagrams and connect them to phase diagrams and driving forces
• apply phase diagrams and property diagrams from unary to multicomponent systems.

Admitted to doctoral studies, with knowledge in material thermodynamics and materials theory.

M. Hillert: Phase Equilibria, Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations, their Thermodynamic Basis, Cambridge University Press 2008. ISBN 978-0-521-85351-4

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL1 - Assignment, 7.5 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.

Malin Selleby

• 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.

The course FMH3104 replaces the course F4H5104 Alloy Theory I, from autumn 2020.