3.091 introduction to solid state chemistry
FALL: Lecture: MWF11 (10-250) Recitations: TR

Basic principles of chemistry and their application to engineering systems. The relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and atomic order. Characterization of atomic arrangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers (including proteins). Topical coverage of organic chemistry, solution chemistry, acid-base equilibria, electrochemistry, biochemistry, chemical kinetics, diffusion, and phase diagrams. Examples from industrial practice (including the environmental impact of chemical processes), from energy generation and storage (e.g. batteries and fuel cells), and from emerging technologies (e.g. photonic and biomedical devices).

3.53 electrochemical processing of materials
IAP 2008: Mon-Fri, Jan. 14-18, 2:00-5:00 pm, 5-217
and Tues-Fri, Jan. 22-25, 2:00-5:00 pm, 5-134

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 20 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: 3.044
Level: H 9 units Standard A - F Grading

Thermodynamic and transport properties of aqueous and nonaqueous electrolytes. The electrode/electrolyte interface. Kinetics of electrode processes. Electrochemical characterization: d.c. techniques (controlled potential, controlled current), a.c. techniques (voltametry and impedance spectroscopy). Applications: electrowinning, electrorefining, electroplating, and electrosynthesis, as well as electrochemical power sources (batteries and fuel cells).