- Basic thermodynamics for unary, binary and higher-order systems
- Thermodynamic models based on erxample Gibbs energy
- Gibbs energy and driving force
- Phase equilibria and phase diagrams
- Thermodynamic computations
- The Calphad methodology
MH1028 Computational Thermodynamics for Materials Design 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 spring term 2024. The final examination for the course took place in the spring term 2026.
The last opportunity to sit the examination for the course will be in 2028
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MH1028 (Autumn 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH1028 (Autumn 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the students should have basic knowledge of:
- Thermodynamics of unary, binary and higher-order systems
- Thermodynamic models for phases with sublattice (called Compound Energy Formalism)
and be able to
- Perform simple thermodynamic calculations using computer programs
- Calculate and use phase diagrams
- Use both Swedish and English terminology
- Basicconcepts in the Calphad methodology
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MH2027 Thermodynamics of Materials, or similar
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
- TEN1 - Written examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Computer Exercise, 3.0 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
Contact the course coordinator