MSE 5032 - Thermodynamics of Solids

Application of basic thermodynamic concepts in gas-solid and solid-solid reactions, estimation of thermodynamic properties, phase equilibria in multicomponent solid-state systems, free energy-composition relations, solid-state solution theory, solid-state electrochemistry, surface thermodynamics and statistical thermodynamics. Designed to encourage undergraduate seniors to strengthen their comprehension of thermodynamics in areas of interest to materials scientists by building on the basic thermodynamics learned in physical chemistry courses. Design and use of experimental techniques to solve materials-related problems is emphasized.