Inorganic non-metallic materials
OUTLINE OF COURSE/MODULE CONTENT
Structure and physical and chemical properties of solid matters: crystal state, crystal lattice energy, surface energy, structure of real crystals, non-stoichiometry and crystal defects. Methods of structure characterization: X-ray diffraction, spectroscopic techniques. Microstructure: polycrystalline monophasic and multiphasic systems. Methods of microstructure characterization: electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. Thermodynamics of solid-state processes: phase diagrams, solid solutions. Diffusion in the solid state. Processes of nucleation and growth. Kinetics of processes in the solid-state: general principles, solid-state rate limiting processes , processes limited by diffusion,reaction on the phase interface, nucleation and growth. The influence of reaction parameters on solid-state process rate. Sintering and recrystallization. Methods of investigation of high-temperature processes. Monoliths, powders, fibers, membranes, thin films and layers. Inorganic composites, inorganic-organic composites, nanocomposites. Thermal, electrical, optical, mechanical and chemical properties of inorganic materials and composites.
DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUCTION METHODS
Lectures and/or consultations.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE/MODULE REQUIREMENTS
Oral exam.
LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE COURSE LEVEL
1. To analyse correlations between structure and physico-chemical properties of inorganic non-metallic materials.
2. To propose methods of investigation of the structure, microstructure and properties of inorganic non-metallic materials.
3. To interpret phase diagrams of condensed systems.
4. To compare kinetic models for solid-state reactions.
5. To choose parameters of methods for the experimental investigation of high-temperature reactions.
6. To evaluate properties of inorganic materials and composites with respect to specific applications.
LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE STUDY PROGRAMME LEVEL
1. To systematise knowledge, skills and competences for the respective field and academic area of the programme of study
2. To evaluate the skills and methods for experimental and theoretical research relating to the respective field and academic area of the programme of study
LITERATURE
1. A. Putins, Introduction to Mineral Sciences, Cambridge University Press, 1992.
2. A. R. West, Solid State Chemistry and its Applications, 2nd Edition, John Wiley @ Sons, 2014.
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