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Subject
Physical Chemistry of Solids
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
This course covers basic physical chemistry concepts on solid state systems, with an emphasis on fundamental aspects of chemical bond, crystal defects, solid state ionics, and electrical properties.Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGIRRE ARISKETA, ION | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Bilingual | Chemical Engineering | ion.agirre@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Comprender las propiedades básicas de la estructura cristalina, el enlace químico (molecular, iónico, covalente , metálico), los defectos y tener una visión general de las propiedades eléctricas y ópticas de los sólidos y su correlación con las propiedades estructurales a través de la teoría de banda de energía | 100.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| Applied classroom-based groups | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 8 | 12 | 20 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Acquiring basic instrumental skills | 5.0 | 100 % |
| Discussion | 5.0 | 100 % |
| Drawing up reports and presentations | 10.0 | 50 % |
| Exercises | 10.0 | 0 % |
| Expositive classes | 20.0 | 100 % |
| Groupwork | 45.0 | 0 % |
| Tutorials | 5.0 | 100 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous evaluation | 10.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Written examination | 80.0 % | 90.0 % |
Temary
1- Chemical bonds and structures of extended solidsIntroduction to molecular orbitals, bonding in coordination complexes, metals and semiconductors. Intermolecular forces and thermal energy.
2- Crystal defects and influence on physical properties
Classification of crystallographic defects (point, line, planar and bulk defects) and their role in the electrochemical behavior of materials.
3- Diffusion in the solid state
Underlying physics and diffusion mechanisms of mixed ionic-electronic and fully ionic (solid eletrolytes) conductors.
4- Band of Energy in extended solids
Basic introduction to the quantum-mechanical theory of the motion of electrons in metal and insulator solids.
5- Electrical properties of solids
Examination of the microscopic conditions for Ohm's law by considering free electron density in solids. Electrical conductivity enhancement strategies by doping to produce n-type or p-type semiconductors.
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: A Comprehensive Text, WILEY, by F. Albert Cotton, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Carlos A. Murillo, Manfred Bochmann.- Chemical Bonding, 2nd Edition, Oxford Chemistry Primers, by Mark J. Winter
- Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Structure, and Change, 10th Edition, Oxford University Press, by Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula.