KD1260 Chemistry of Materials 7.5 credits

The aim of this course is to provide a broad introduction to the field of chemistry in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the structure of materials and their applications. The course is a solid basis for further studies within related fields especially thermodynamics, polymer technology, and metallic materials.

The course contains

• Stochiometry: chemical equations, oxidation and reduction, chemical reactions
• Chemical stucture: atomic and molecular orbitals, chemical bonding, Lewis structures, shape of molecules
• Thermodynamics: energy and enthalpy, heat capacity, entropy, Gibbs energy

After graduating from the course the students should be able to:

1. Explain concepts and solve problems related to atomic structure and chemical bonds.
2. Balance chemical equations and solve stoichiometric problems
3. Explain thermodynamic concepts and solve thermodynamic problems
4. Discuss materials from a chemical perspective
5. Perform elementary chemical laboratory work with regard to the work environment, safety instructions, and safe handling of chemicals as well as compile and communicate the results in writing in a clear manner.
6. Assimilate and reflect on information from a scientific context and summarize it for a specific target group.

General admission requirements for Master of Science in Engineering programmes and Matematik E, Fysik B and Kemi A

Uppgift om kurslitteratur meddelas i kurs-PM.

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

• INL1 - Assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

Karin Odelius

• 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.