Thermodynamics and Physical Metallurgy 7.5 credits

The course comprises two main topics, chemical thermodynamics and physical metallurgy. In the first part, the course deals with basic theoretical understanding in chemical thermodynamics, application of chemical thermodynamics, and interfacial physical chemistry. In the second part, the course deals with the implementation of thermodynamics in the context of physical metallurgy, with a focus on diffusion and phase transformations. Specifically, the course includes: - Fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics and thermodynamics of interface, and their application in industrial processes - Chemical thermodynamic calculations for phase equilibria, including evaluation of thermophysical properties. - Fundamentals of diffusion, crystal interfaces, and phase transformations in materials - Quantitative methods to predict diffusion phenomena. - Case study investigations on the application of the discussed topics to industrial problems