MSE 6032 - 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 first year graduate students in materials science and engineering to strengthen their comprehension of thermodynamics. Design and use of experimental techniques to solve materials-related problems is emphasized. Graduate students will be required to complete additional assignments and a final report connected to the additional assignments as instructed. This course is part of the MSE Core Competency for incoming graduate students. This course is required for all incoming graduate students.