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MS&E 330: Thermodynamics of Materials, Spring 2005 (Hellstrom)

MS&E 330: Thermodynamics of Materials, Spring 2004 (Gopalan Padma)

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330 Thermodynamics of Materials. II; 4cr. Introduction to metallurgical thermodynamics, equilibrium constants, solutions, heterogeneous equilibria and electrochemistry. P:Chem 103 & Math 222.

Course Prerequisite(s)

MS&E 330
Chem 103
Math 222
MS&E 351 or MS&E 350

Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

Integral Calculus
Freshman Chemistry
Concurrent registration in Physics (Newtonian Mechanics)

Textbook(s) and/or other required material

D.R. Gaskell, Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials (3rd Ed.), Taylor and Francis, Washington, 1995.
P.W. Atkins, The Second Law: Energy, Chaos and Form, Scientific American Books (W.H. Freeman), New York, 1994.

Course objectives

Quantitative analysis of thermodynamic aspects of materials processing and performance.
Identification and quantitative characterization of thermochemical driving forces in synthetic (engineering) and natural systems.
Recognition of equilibrium as "thermostatics;" initiation of an understanding of natural and engineered changes.

Topics covered

Introduction: State Variables and Equations of State
The First Law: Conservation of Energy
The Second Law and the Entropy Principle
Entropy: Introduction to Statistical Mechanics
Free Energy Functions and the Chemical Potential
Chemical Reactions and the Equilibrium Constant
Equilibrium (&) (Type 1) Phase Diagrams of Single-Component Systems
Thermodynamics of Condensed Solutions
Gibbs Free Energy-Composition and (Type 2) Binary Phase Diagrams
Reactions Involving Components in Condensed Solution
Electrochemistry: An Introduction

Class/laboratory schedule

Lecture: MWF, 8:30-9:40am
Optional Discussion Session: Thursday 5-6PM in Room 221 MSE

Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes

This course primarily serves students in the department. The information below describes how the course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives.

All materials processing and performance phenomena have, at their foundation, at least partial understanding within the framework of state-variable thermodynamics. This course thus is foundational to the professional, creative practice of materials science and engineering. In addition, the course contents and approach illustrate the "natural philosophy" necessary to learn, from comprehension of natural materials systems, unique approaches to creation of synthetic materials systems.

Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

Weekly assignments (graded) emphasizing real problems in materials processing design and/or performance. (30%)
Two mid-term examinations (graded). (40%)
Final examination (graded). (30%)

Person(s) who prepared this description

Padma Gopalan

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