Solid State Chemistry

Course title

M0205000

Course description

In order to explain the properties of the solid materials, it is necessary to understand the structure and electronic configuration of single atoms as well as atoms in the crystal structure. In this course, those topics will be covered. The crystal structure of solid materials will be described, including crystallographic aspects. Chemistry of defects will be explained. The students will be able to learn the x-ray diffraction technique and analysis of the data using the Rietveld method. The properties of the materials such as the ability to form solid-state solutions, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties will be linked to their structure. The student will learn about the applications of solid-state chemistry.

Purpose of class

The purpose of this course is to teach students how to describe materials in terms of their electronic and crystal structure as well as their morphology. During the course, the student will learn how to link the structure of the materials with their electrical, magnetic and optical properties.

Goals and objectives

	Goals and objectives	Course Outcomes
1.	The student can describe the different types of crystal structures, defects, and bondings	A-1
2.	The student can describe the different synthesis and processing methods and crystallographic techniques that allow for identifying the materials	A-1
3.	The student can explain the basic phenomena behind the material's properties.	A-1
4.	The student can describe different measuring techniques that allow for identifying the materials, as wellas for the investigation of their properties	A-1

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	questionnaires	Final Exam	Total.
1.	10%	15%	25%
2.	10%	15%	25%
3.	10%	15%	25%
4.	10%	15%	25%
Total.	40%	60%	-

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Crystal structures and crystal chemistry, part 1	Lecture review at home	190分
2.	Crystal structures and crystal chemistry, part 2	Lecture review at home	190分
3.	Crystal structures and crystal chemistry, part 3	Lecture review at home	100分
4.	Crystal defects, non-stoichiometry, and solid solutions	Lecture review at home	190分
4.	Crystal defects, non-stoichiometry, and solid solutions	reply to questionnaire #1	90分
5.	Bonding in solids	Lecture review at home	190分
6.	Synthesis, processing, and fabrication methods	Lecture review at home	100分
7.	Crystallography and diffraction techniques	Lecture review at home	190分
7.	Crystallography and diffraction techniques	reply to questionnaire #2	90分
8.	Introduction to Rietveld refinement	Lecture review at home	100分
9.	Rietveld refinement in practice	Lecture review at home	190分
10.	Other techniques: microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal analysis	Lecture review at home	190分
10.		reply to questionnaire #3	90分
11.	Phase diagrams and their interpretation	Lecture review at home	190分
12.	Electrical and Magnetic properties	Lecture review at home	100分
13.	Optical properties	Lecture review at home	160分
13.	Optical properties	reply to questionnaire #4	90分
14.	Final exam in class, review of the correct answers	preparation for the final exam	210分
Total.	-	-	2650分

Goals and objectives (Other Courses)

A:Fundamental Mechanical Engineering	B:Advanced Mechanical Engineering	C:Environment and Materials Engineering	D:Chemistry and Biotechnology	E:Electrical Engineering and Robotics	G:Advanced Electronic Engineering	F:Information and Communications Engineering	L:Computer Science and Engineering	H:Urban Infrastructure and Environment

Language

English

Evaluation method and criteria

The questionnaires will contribute 40% to the final grade (10% x 4 questionnaires).
The Final exam will contribute 60% to the final grade.
The student must earn a total score of 60% or more to pass.

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class

Textbooks and reference materials

[1] Solid State Chemistry and its Applications, Student Edition, Willey, by Anthony R. West.
[2] A. C. Larson and R. B. von Dreele, GSAS General Structure Analysis System, Los Alamos National Laboratory Unclassfied Report, 2004, pp. 86–748.

all classes: ref [1]
class 8,9: ref [2]

Prerequisites

The student needs to have knowledge & understanding of the content of General Chemistry A & General Chemistry B, whose details are in the syllabi of the two courses.

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

Contact via e-mail (substitute "[at]" with "@")
Contact e-mail addresses to Alicja Klimkowicz: alicja[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp

Regionally-oriented

Non-regionally-oriented course

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

About half of the classes are interactive

Course by professor with work experience

Work experience	Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A	N/A

Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals

7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION

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