Review of basic thermodynamic relations for unary and multicomponent systems. Modeling of substitutional/interstitial solutions, carbides, oxides and intermetallics. Fick’s first and second law. Analytical and numerical methods to solve diffusion problems. Calculation of phase equilibria and phase diagrams. Driving force for diffusion, thermodynamic factor and mobility. Diffusion controlled transformations. Sharp-interface methods and phase-field methods. Technical applications.
MH2030 Applied Thermodynamics and Diffusion Kinetics 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus MH2030 (Autumn 2007–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student shall know how to:
- use multicomponent phase diagrams
- solve diffusion problems analytically and numerically
- discuss various thermodynamic and kinetic models
- use simulation tools to calculate phase equilibria, phase diagrams and to solve diffusion problems
- identify material engineering problems that may be solved by application thermodynamics and diffusion kinetics and suggest a suitable approach to solve the problem.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MH2027 Micro and Nano Structures in Materials, 6 credits.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
M. Hillert: Phase Equilibria, Phase diagrams, Phase transformations – their thermodynamic basis, Cambridge University press 1998, Materials handed out.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Home assignments (INL1; 3 cr)
Written exam (TEN1; 3 cr)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.