Programme Outlines and Overviews

Thermodynamics and Physical Metallurgy 7.5 credits

Course content

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

Entry requirements

The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in Materials and Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Product Development or Engineering Physics or equivalent. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in Mathematics. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Level: Second cycle

Course/Ladok-code: T2TOFM

School: School of Engineering