Universität Wien

280087 VU MA-ERD-W-1.1 Introduction to thermal analysis, calorimetry and thermodynamic functions (PI) (2022S)

Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Site: UZA-2, Raum 2B382, Computer-Labor

Schedule: Mo. 9-12, Di.14-17, Fr.15-18 (März-April)

Exam: TBA

On-site teaching is planned. If the pandemic situation requires a different regulation, this will be communicated in due course.


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Lectures (in English) will introduce the student to various experimental set-ups, methods and measurements used in thermal analysis and calorimetry. Theory will be discussed along with practical examples with an emphasis on different mineralogical and Earth Science applications. The goal is to understand the microscopic-macroscopic and structural-property relationships of various materials.
The laboratory work will involve TGA and DTA/DSC measurements on various substances (e.g., Ca oxalate, Fe-O/N2/Ar system, SiO2, zeolites). Different thermal behavior (e.g., dehydration and decarbonation, oxidation-reduction, phase transitions, reaction kinetics) will be studied. Measurements can also be made on other substances at the request of students.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be a final written examination (90 min) on 29.05.22. It will have total score of 67 points. An unexcused absence will result in 0 points. A second exam can be arranged for persons missing the first due to illness or to those interested in improving their grade. This exam can be arranged for a later date only following discussion with C.A. Geiger. It is the student’s responsibility for time conflicts. For the examination only hand calculators are allowed.
A written laboratory report is to be submitted prior to 30.09.22. It will count for 33 points.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading (for exam, lab report and final course grade): 4 > 50%, 3 > 62%, 2 > 75%, 1 > 88%. A passing grade for both the exam and report are need to past the entire course.

Examination topics

Lecture content and laboratory study.

Reading list

PPP lecture notes and the literature noted therein. Additional references are:
Thermal Analysis:
• Smykatz-Kloss, W. (1974) Differential Thermal Analysis. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 185 p.
• Wunderlich, B. (1990) Thermal Analysis. Academic Press, Inc. Boston U.S.A., 450 p.
Calorimetry:
• McCullough, J.P. & Scott, D.W. - eds. (1968) Experimental Thermodynamics, Volume I, Calorimetry of Non-Reacting Systems. Plenum Press, New York, U.S.A. 606 p.
• C. Y. Ho - ed. (1988) Specific Heat of Solids, vol. I-2, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, New York, USA. 484 p.

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