Before choosing course
The overall aim of the course is to extend the knowledge gained in the basic courses in thermodynamics and kinetics for materials science. This knowledge will be applied to materials science and process metallurgical problems in this and coming courses.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Gibbs energy and driving force
Modelling of solid substitutional/interstitial solutions, carbides, oxides and intermetallics
Modelling of liquid solutions, molten metals and slags
Phase equilibria and phase diagrams
State of reference and transformation between states of reference and components
Driving force for diffusion and reactions, thermodynamic factor and mobility
Analytical and numerical methods to solve thermodynamic and kinetic problems
Order of reactions, rate constants, overall reaction rate
Parallel and series reactions in heterogeneous systems
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be abel to:
- thermodynamics for solutions phases (solid, liquid and gas)
- driving force and dissipation of Gibbs energy
- conservation laws for diffusion, energy and mass
- diffusion and heat transfer
- homogeneous reactions
- heterogeneous reactions
Course Disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MH1010 Basic thermodynamics
MH1018 Transport phenomena
or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
Knowledge of basic theories for phase transformations and the thermodynamic bases for and application of binary and ternary phase diagrams, corresponding to that given in the course MH2038 Micro and Nanostructures 6.0 credits.
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 2,0 hp, betygsskala: P, F
- INL2 - Assignments, 2,0 hp, betygsskala: P, F
- KON1 - Partial exam, - hp, betygsskala: P, F
- KON2 - Partial exam, - hp, betygsskala: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 2,0 hp, betygsskala: 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.
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 web
Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.
Course web MH2040Offered by
Main field of study
Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
MH2048 Advanced Course in Materials Design
Contact
Professor Malin Selleby, malin@kth.se