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Thermodynamics of Ceramic systems

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Course Unit Code635-3035/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated6 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First 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
VLC37prof. Ing. Jozef Vlček, Ph.D.
TOP36Ing. Michaela Topinková, Ph.D.
Summary
The course contents are basic theoretical knowledge from the field of thermodynamics of ceramic materials. Students are familiar with the basic thermodynamic principles applicable in ceramic systems. Particular attention is paid to the interpretation of knowledge resulting from the analysis of equilibrium phase diagrams and the stability problems of the oxide systems.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Student will be able:
- to characterize the basic concepts and contexts of thermodynamics of homogenous states
- to express the chemical balance in heterogeneous systems
- define and to apply the phase balance in single and multi-component systems
- able to apply the theoretical knowledge in assessing of thermal stability of ceramic systems

Course Contents
• Introduction to thermodynamics. The first thermodynamic law, expression for defined process conditions. Enthalpy, reaction heat, standard states.
• Calculation of reaction heat from enthalpy of formation. Calculation of reaction heat from combustion and dissolving enthalpy.
• The thermal capacity of substances. Dependence of reaction heat on temperature.
• The second thermodynamic law. Entropy. Linked formulation of 1. and 2. thermodynamic law.
• Dependence of entropy on state variables. Change of entropy during the phase changes and chemical reactions. Energetic function F and G and their dependence on state variables.
• Conditions of thermodynamic balance for specific systems. Partial molar quantities, Gibbs-Duhem equation.
• Balance in one-component system, Clapeyron equal. Clausius-Clapeyron equal, application.
• Equal constant of chemical reaction, its dependence on temperature.
• Gibbs phase law, application. Thermodynamic analyse of two-component system, binary phase diagrams.
• Rules of representation 3- and 4-component systems, ternary phase diagrams.
• Richardson-Jeffes’s diagram, mutual stability of oxides.
• Reduction of oxides by hydrogen and carbon oxide. Reduction of oxides by carbon. Stability of oxides with different partial pressure of oxygen.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[1] BERRY, R. S., RICE. S. A., ROSS, J. Physical Chemistry. 2nd edition. New York: Oxford Univ. Press, 2000. ISBN 0-19-510589-3.
[2] CARTER, C. B., NORTON, M. G. Ceramic Materials: Science and Engineering. 2nd ed. New York: Springer, 2013. ISBN 978-1-4614-3522-8.
[3] CHINN, R., E. Ceramography: preparation and analysis of ceramic microstructures. ASM International, 2002. ISBN 978-0-87170-770-3.
[4] CHAKRABORTY, K., A. Phase Transformation of Kaolinite Clay. London: Springer, 2014. ISBN 978-81-322-1153-2.
[1] RYBAŘÍKOVÁ, L., ŠATAVA, V., MATOUŠEK, J. Fyzikální chemie silikátů I. Praha: SNTL, 1986.
[2] MOORE, W. K. Fyzikální chemie. 2. vyd. Praha: SNTL, 1981.
[3] TICHÝ, O. Tepelná technika pro keramiky. 1. vyd. Praha: Silikátová společnost České republiky, 2004. ISBN 80-02-01570-3.
[4] CALLISTER, D., W., RETHWISCH, D., G. Materials Science and Engineering. John Wiley & Sons. 2015. ISBN 978-1-118-31922-2.
Recommended Reading:
[1] KOLLER, A. Structure and Properties of Ceramics. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1994. ISBN 0-444-98719-3.
[2] ROUTSCHKA, G. Refractory materials: Basics – Structures –Properties. 2nd Ed. Essen: Vulkan Verlag, 2004. ISBN 3-8027-3154-9.
[3] SURENDRANATHEN, A., O. An Introduction to Ceramic and Refractories. New York: Taylor & Francis Group, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4822-2044-5.
[1] ATKINS, P., DE PAULA, J. Fzyikální chemie. Praha: VŠCHT v Praze, 2013. ISBN978-80-7080-830-6.
[2] ŠAŠEK, L. Chemická technologie speciálních silikátových materiálů. 1. vyd. Praha: MON, 1988.
[3] KRATOCHVÍL, B., ŠVORČÍK, V., VOJTĚCH, D. Úvod do studia materiálů. 1. vyd. Praha: VŠCHT, 2005. ISBN 80-7080-568-4.
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
        CreditCredit25 13
        ExaminationExamination75 38