CHE 616 Solid State Chemistry (2010) Instructor:
Assistant Professor Mathew M. Maye Office: 4-014D CST Phone: 443-2146 Email: mmmaye@syr.edu
Lecture:
Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:20, LSC 200
Office Hrs:
Tues & Thurs 4:00-5:00, and by appointment
Credits:
3
Text:
“Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction”, By L.E. Smart & E. A. Moore 3rd Edition, Taylor & Francis, 2005 “Inorganic Structural Chemistry”, By Ulrich Müller, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 2007.
Description:
Solid-State chemistry is an important bridge between chemistry and materials science, engineering, and industry. The understanding of a molecule, atom, or ion’s arrangement in bulk “solid” form also allows for better understanding of today’s state of the art technology, such as nanotechnology, as well as frontier applications, such as photovoltaics and batteries. Thus, a modern chemist or material scientist should be well versed in the topic. This class introduces the student to the Inorganic Field of Solid-State Chemistry. The understanding and description (or prediction) of atoms in crystalline arrangements is discussed, as well as the likelihood and ramifications of structural defects. The ability to characterize such crystals with diffraction techniques is stressed. The class also introduces a number of analytical and instrumental techniques required for the understanding of the materials. The interesting phase behavior of solids, and the use of such information in the structural tuning of materials behavior is also introduced. The electronic and ionic nature of solids is described, elucidating transport mechanisms that we use everyday via metallic, semiconductive, and insulating materials. Finally, the use of these materials in engineering, and energy transfer applications will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: CHE 411 or 611, Permission from Instructor Exam Dates:
Exam #1 Exam #2 Exam #3
Thurs, Feb 11 Thurs, Mar 11 Tues, May 4 (take home due)
Grading Schemes: Exam 1-3 (30% each) = 90% Participation/Attendance= 10% 100%
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*Students with any type of disability who may need special consideration or accommodations are encouraged to discuss their concerns with Prof. Maye right away to make arrangements. General Classroom Guidelines: No make up examinations will be given. All medical and emergency excuses must be documented, and the final grade will be based on the average of the remaining examinations. **Exam 3 is a take home exam. Students must work independently; obvious forgeries or copies from classmates will result in each student receiving a grade of F in the class, and a report to the proper academic integrity officials, likely resulting in dismissal.
Approximate Course Schedule: Dates Topic Jan. 19, 21 Crystal Structures
Book/Chapters Smart, Ch.1; Muller, Ch. 2-3, 5-7.
Jan. 26, 28
Defects
Smart, Ch. 5
Feb. 2, 4, 9
Diffraction
Smart Ch. 2 (pp.77-101) & Handout
Feb. 11
EXAM 1
Feb. 16, 18
Analytical & Characterization Techniques
Smart Ch.2(pp.101-123) & Handout
Feb. 23, 25
Phase Diagrams
Muller, Ch. 4
Mar. 2, 4, 9
Bonding & Electronics
Smart Ch. 4; Muller Ch. 10
Mar. 11
EXAM 2
Mar. 16, 18
Spring Break
Mar. 23, 25
No Class
Mar. 30, Apr. 1
Examples & Physical Properties of Solid- & Soft-State Materials
Smart Ch. 6-10; Muller Ch. 19
Apr. 6, 8
Preparation Methods
Smart Ch. 3 & Handout
April 13, 15, 20
Introduction to Materials Science
See Handout
Apr. 22, 27, 29
Solid State Materials In Energy Conversion
See Handout
Apr. 29
**Take Home Exam 3 Handed Out.
May 4
EXAM 3 (Due)
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