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MSE 109: Materials Thermodynamics


[4 units]

Thermodynamic laws and principles. Thermodynamics of solid solutions. Phase equilibria in materials systems of one, two and three components. Nucleation and growth vs. spinodal decomposition. Determination and interpretation of equilibrium binary and ternary phase diagrams for metals, ceramics and polymers. Quantitative applications of Ellingham diagrams, phase diagrams and Pourbaix diagrams.

Prerequisite: (MATH 021  or equivalent score on the Competency Exam) and (PHYS 008  or PHYS 008H ) and (CHEM 002  or CHEM 002H ) and ENGR 045 . Open only to major(s): Materials Sci & Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Sciences. Open only to standing(s): Junior, Senior. Normal Letter Grade only. Discussion included.


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