Study program:
Minerology and Crystallography (IX semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Structures and Properties of Modern Materials |
Instructors:
Prof. Sabina Kovač |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: Geometric Crystallography, Crystal Chemistry |
Course Objectives:
Determination of defects in the structure and consideration of their influence on the physical properties of functional materials by the means of X-ray diffraction methods. |
Learning Outcomes:
Establishing a connection between the degree of ordering of the structure of the crystalline substance and the physical parameters through the data obtained by means of X-ray diffraction methods. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Chemical bonds in crystals. Ionic crystal lattice energy. Partial covalent bonding. Bond valence. Bond length and influence of non-bonding electrons. "Band" structure of metals, insulators, semiconductors. Defects in crystals. Non-stoichiometry and solid solutions. Diffusion in solid state. Phase transformations. Plastic deformations. Structures of various types of materials: conductors, dielectrics, semiconductors, superconductors, electrostatic materials, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, pyroelectric, optoelectronic materials, memory effect materials, thin films and epitaxy. Practical teaching
Exercises are following the lectures. |
Suggested Reading List:
- West, A. R., Solid State Chemistry and its Applications, (1984), J. Wiley and Sons, Chichester.
- West, A. R., Basic Solid State Chemistry, (1988), J. Wiley and Sons, Chichester.
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Conduct of the Course:
Lectures, exercises, practical tasks. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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2 |
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0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 40 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 10 | | Practical Classes | 30 | | Written tests | 20 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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