Materials Thermodynamics

A graduate level course dealing with the principles of energetic equilibrium as applied to materials science. Materials thermodynamics provides a foundation for many other materials science courses. The first part of this course will introduce the apparatus of thermodynamics through classical steam engine calculations. The second part will apply that apparatus to predict the behavior of chemical solutions and mixtures. The following topics will be covered: the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics; state functions and process variables; criteria for equilibrium; enthalpy of mixing; free energy basis for unary and binary phase diagrams; capillarity and surface energy; electrochemistry. This course will involve intensive application of algebra and differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite: BMS 701A/B and BMS 708 or Consent of Instructor.