MTLE-6060

Kinetics of Materials Reactions I

Diffusion and phase transformations: solutions to the diffusion equation, moving boundaries, concentration-dependent diffusion coefficient, interdiffusion, nucleation, crystal growth from the vapor and solution, solidification. Precipitation: general, cellular, and G-P zones. Allotropic and martensitic transformations. Grain growth. Sintering. Prerequisite: MTLE-4100 or MTLE-6030 or equivalent. Spring term.

3 credit hours