METE204 THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS II

Course Code:5700204
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. İSHAK KARAKAYA
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

Explain partial and integral solution properties such as, molar, relative molar and excess quantities, chemical reaction equilibria, Ellingham diagrams and thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces;

Calculate solution properties from each other by using graphical and analytical computation methods;

Calculate equilibrium conditions when chemical reactions take place,

Use results of thermodynamic computations in decision-making applications.


Course Content

Reaction equilibria between condensed materials and a gaseous phase, Oxidation of metals and Ellingham diagram, Solution thermodynamics, partial and integral molar quantities, Gibbs-Duhem equation, relative partial and relative integral molar quantities. Microscopic examination of solutions, ideal non-ideal solutions, excess properties. Gibbs-Duhem integration. Applications to materials systems. Reaction equilibria in solutions.


Course Learning Outcomes

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;

An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;

Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;

An ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global and societal context;

A knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems;

An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems
9An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems