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IAP 2009 Subjects

Materials Science and Engineering

3.53
Electrochemical Processing of Materials
Donald R. Sadoway
Mon-Fri, Jan 12-16, 20-23, 02-05:00pm, 8-205

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). Contact: Donald R. Sadoway, 8-203, x3-3487, dsadoway@mit.edu

3.595
Special Problems in Structural and Environmental Materials
Survey of Corrosion and Welding Problems
Thomas Eagar
Mon-Fri, Jan 5-9, 12-16, 07:30-10:00am, 2-131

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 20 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 6 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit   

Advanced work in the field for qualified students. Lectures, conferences, assigned readings, or supervised laboratory work.
Materials problems of Naval Construction and Engineering.
Contact: Jeri Hill, 4-136, x8-5793, jhill@mit.edu


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