Course title
0M101400
Instrumental Analysis in Materials Characterization

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Course content
In this class you will learn about structure of solid materials and various techniques used for their characterization.
Purpose of class
The course content aims at providing students introduction to the physics and chemistry of materials and instrumental techniques used for their characterization.
Goals and objectives
  1. To understand the structure and bonding in solids and their relations to the properties of materials.
  2. To understand interaction of electrons and photons with solid materials.
  3. To become familiar with the instrumental techniques used to study composition and structure of solid materials.
  4. To understand vacuum technology.
  5. To be able to determine adsorption capacity of porous materials.
  6. To understand vacuum components and pressure gauges.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Classification of materials. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
2． Bonding in solids. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
3． Interaction of photons with matter. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
4． Brief introduction to crystallography.
Introduction to X-ray diffraction. 		Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
5． Interaction of electrons with matter. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
6． Introduction to transmission and scanning electron microscopies (SEM, TEM). Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
7． Review lesson 1-6. Mid-term exam. Review acquired knowledge and read designated chapters
of the textbook. 		90minutes
8． Introduction to vacuum technology. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		300minutes
9． Pressure gauges, vacuum pumps. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
10． Photon and electron detectors. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
11． Introduction to the physics of gas adsorption in porous solids. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
12． Determination of pore size and gas adsorption capacity of porous solids. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
13． UV-VIS spectroscopy. Fluorescence spectroscopy. Read handouts and review your own
knowledge on the topic. 		90minutes
14． Review lesson 8-13. Final exam. Review acquired knowledge and read designated chapters
of the textbook. 		300minutes
Total. - - 1680minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Quizess Mid-term exam Final exam Class Activity Total.
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4. 0%
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Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation will be performed on the basis of exams results, quizzes and your activity in the class.
Textbooks and reference materials
Robert J. Naumann, Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials (CRC Press, 2008).
S. Zhang, Materials Characterization Techniques (CRC Press 2009).
B. D. Fahlman, Materials Chemistry (Springer 2008).
Prerequisites
Undergraduate level background in physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Please set an appointment by e-mail.
Relation to the environment
Regionally-oriented
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
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