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Solid State Chemistry

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Course Unit Code9360-0180/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated3 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
TOK006doc. Ing. Jonáš Tokarský, Ph.D.
Summary
Student is acquainted with basic chapters of solid phase chemistry. On the basis of previous knowledge in chemistry, physics and mathematics, the knowledge of the student in the field of structure and properties of crystalline and amorphous solids is further deepened. Besides the classification of solids, emphasis is placed mainly on acquiring the knowledge needed in material research. Therefore, the specific applications of solids in nanotechnologies are demonstrated and lectures are supplemented not only by examples from contemporary scientific literature, but also from scientific practice.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Student will be able to:
classify and characterize solids based on the basis of chemical bonds, structure and properties,
classify types of defects in solids and discuss elastic and plastic deformation,
demonstrate solids suitable for specific applications in nanotechnologies,
discuss and interpret X-ray diffraction patterns of solids,
classify basic elements of symmetry and their combinations compatible with translational periodicity and demonstrate them on structures of solids,
characterize the basic concepts of nucleation and phase transitions,
classify and demonstrate basic types of solid phase reactions.
Course Contents
1. After initial introduction to problematics of chemical bonds and electronegativity, the solid phase characteristics, the basic division of solids and the division of crystals are presented. Attention is paid to the crystal lattices and lattice parameters.
2. Ionic crystals, their structure and properties are presented as the first type of crystal structures. Attention is paid to lattice energy, the Born-Haber cycle and the Madelung constant.
3. Covalent crystals, their structure and properties are presented as the second type of crystal structures. Transition between ionic and covalent bonds is presented. Metallic crystals, their structure and properties are presented as the third type of crystal structures.
4. After initial introduction to Lennard-Jones potential and hydrogen bonds, van der Waals crystals and crystals based on hydrogen bonds are presented. Difference between homodesmic and heterodesmic structures is explained. Attention is paid to polymorphism.
5. After initial introduction to definition and division of defects in crystal structures, attention is paid to point defects, including examples of practical applications, and to line defects. The basics of elastic and plastic deformation of solids are discussed.
6. Based on the previous topic, two-dimensional defects, volume defects and layer disorders, including examples of types of disorders, are presented. Further, attention is paid to natural layered structures and their use. Principles of intercalation are explained.
7. Description of atomic planes using Miller indices is explained and practical examples are included. The historical calculation of the size of the crystal cell using density is used to explain the interplanar distance. Bragg’s equation is introduced and derived.
8. The role of X-ray diffraction analysis in characterization of solids is discussed, including practical examples. The relationship between lattice parameters, Miller indices, and interplanar distance is shown.
9. After explanation of the concept of symmetry, its basic elements compatible with the translational periodicity are discussed, including practical examples. Evidence of the limited number of n-fold rotational axes is provided. Attention is also paid to quasicrystals and their classification among crystal structures.
10. Based on the previous topic, the combination of the symmetry elements and the corresponding transformation matrices are presented and discussed. Further, attention is paid to planar and space groups.
11. After initial definition of mesophase, types of liquid crystals are presented according to their origin and internal structure. Further, attention is paid to the properties and use of liquid crystals.
12. Amorphous solid phase, namely glasses, their structure and properties are presented together with methods of preparation and the criteria of glass formation. Attention is paid also to phase transition.
13. Models of crystal growth are presented. Chemical reactions in the solid phase are presented.
14. The test.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
1. MOORE, W. J. Physical Chemistry. 4th ed. London: Longmans, 1963, 884 p.
2. WEST, A. R. Solid state chemistry and its applications. 2nd ed. Chichester: Wiley, 2014, 556 p. ISBN 978-1-119-94294-8.
3. SMART, L. and E. A. MOORE. Solid state chemistry: an introduction. London: Chapman & Hall, 1992, 292 p. ISBN 0-412-40040-5.
1. MOORE, W. J. Physical Chemistry. 4th ed. London: Longmans, 1963, 884 p.
2. WEST, A. R. Solid state chemistry and its applications. 2nd ed. Chichester: Wiley, 2014, 556 p. ISBN 978-1-119-94294-8.
3. SMART, L. and E. A. MOORE. Solid state chemistry: an introduction. London: Chapman & Hall, 1992, 292 p. ISBN 0-412-40040-5.
Recommended Reading:
2. CHEETHAM, A. K. and P. DAY. Solid state chemistry: compounds. 1st ed. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1992, 306 p. ISBN 0-19-855166-5.
1. CHEETHAM, A. K. and P. DAY. Solid state chemistry: compounds. 1st ed. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1992, 306 p. ISBN 0-19-855166-5.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit40 20
        ExaminationExamination60 31