Lectures with discussion of homework.
FMH3104 Alloy Theory 7.5 credits
The course deals with the thermodynamic basis of phase equilibria and phase transformations in materials science. The fundamental laws of thermodynamics and general conditions for equilibrium and stability will be discussed. The mathematical modelling of various phases and their thermodynamic behaviour and some related phenomena will be discussed
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2026 Start 26 Oct 2026 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 26 Oct 2026 - 12 Mar 2027
- Periods
Autumn 2026: P2 (4 hp)
Spring 2027: P3 (3.5 hp)
- Pace of study
25%
- Application code
12865
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Part of programme
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Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FMH3104 (Autumn 2020–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FMH3104 (Autumn 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
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.
Intended learning outcomes
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.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Admitted to doctoral studies, with knowledge in material thermodynamics and materials theory.
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
P, F
Examination
- 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.
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
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Supplementary information
The course FMH3104 replaces the course F4H5104 Alloy Theory I, from autumn 2020.