Lectures are given by teachers from the department of Materials Science. Each lecture includes a homework assignment that must be solved by each student. The homework is reviewed immediately before the next lecture.
FMH3109 Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids 7.5 credits
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FMH3109 (Autumn 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
Diffusion in one-phase systems, Fick-Onsager's law, thermodynamics for irreversible processes, frames of reference, phenomenological treatment and the linear theory, Onsager's reciprocity relation. Diffusion in partially ordered systems, diffusion in multiphase materials. Growth by diffusion assuming local equilibrium, Stefan's problem, effect of collision, diffusion in multicomponent systems. DIGM, discontinuous precipitation, grain boundary diffusion and growth of Widmanstätten precipitations and lamellar eutectoids.
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the background to Fick-Onsager's law, the thermodynamics of irreversible processes and different frames of reference.
- Explain diffusion in single phase and multiphase materials.
- Explain diffusion in partially ordered systems and ionic systems.
- Use different software to solve diffusion related problems.
- Explain the background to technologically important diffusion-controlled phase transformations.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Accepted for doctoral studies, with knowledge in thermodynamics and materials science.
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and materials science. Some familiarity with the Thermo-Calc and DICTRA programs is recommended.
Equipment
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Literature
Lecture notes and distributed material.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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
Add-on studies
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Supplementary information
The course FMH3109 replaces the course F4H5109 Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids, from autumn 2020.