To give students the basic theoretical knowledge from the field of thermodynamics of ceramic materials. To acquaint students with essential thermodynamic laws applicable in ceramic systems. Special attention is devoted to interpretation of knowledge resulting from analyses of balanced phase diagrams.
Literature
[1] BERRY, R. S., RICE. S. A., ROSS, J. Physical Chemistry. 2nd edition. New York: Oxford Univ. Press, 2000. ISBN 0-19-510589-3.
Advised literature
Articles in technical journals, papers of conferences, research reports, theses.