66935 - Materials Chemistry Lab

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to possess a basic knowledge of the main classes of functional and structural materials, their properties and applications.

Course contents

Introduction.
Diffusion mechanisms. Overview of mechanical properties.
Phase diagrams (two and three components).

Scientific literature: how to read a paper; articles for lab experiences.
Ceramic materials: (1) Structure and properties. (2) Synthesis methods: solid-state, solution, sol-gel, melt (oxide glasses), vapour pahse.

Laboratory experiences: (1) Scheelite. (2) Fluoro-perovskites with transition metal ions. (3) Ferrofluids. (4) Superconductor. (5) Liquid crystals.

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Please note that:

“Activities in the chemical laboratory are part of the course. In order to participate in lab experiences, all students must have attended health and safety Modules 1 and 2 [e-learning mode at https://www.unibo.it/it/servizi-e-opportunita/salute-e-assistenza/salute-e-sicurezza/sicurezza-e-salute-nei-luoghi-di-studio-e-tirocinio] and Module 3 [in presence]. Information about Module 3 dates and locations will be published in the <Chimica and Chimica dei Materiali> website. “

Readings/Bibliography

Callister "Materials Science and Engineering", Wiley John + Sons; 8th edition. International Student Version. (7th edition is also ok).

Teaching methods

Lessons, laboratory, excercises

Assessment methods

Oral or written examination.

Teaching tools

powerpoint, graphic softwares

Office hours

See the website of Fabrizia Grepioni