CODE 61932 ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 1 SCIENZA E INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI 9017 (LM-53) - 6 cfu anno 2 SCIENZA E INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI 9017 (LM-53) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR CHIM/02 LANGUAGE Italiano TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course is divided in two parts, each of 3 CFU . The two sides correspond to distinct topics: a) Introduction to colloidal systems from a chemical-physical point of view b) The X-ray diffraction with practical applications in the powder diffraction AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Consolidate the basic concepts of physical chemistry, with particular reference to solutions. Provide the basic physico-chemical concepts necessary for understanding the phenomena governing the formation, properties, stability of colloidal systems. Consolidate knowledge on the theoretical principles of diffraction, through practical experiences carried out by means of specific crystallographic software. TEACHING METHODS The teaching course is carried out in a traditional way, ie through lectures and exercises and/or guided practical exercises in the classroom. In general, exercise sessions involve the entire class, while practical exercises, being more complex, are proposed to groups of students in different shifts. SYLLABUS/CONTENT 1) Introduction to the chemistry of colloids and surfaces. Sedimentation and diffusion and the equilibrium between them. Thermodynamics of solutions: osmotic and Donnan equilibria. Surface tension and contact angle. Van der Waals forces. 2) Methods of crystallographic analysis based ondifferent diffraction techniques (RX, neutron, synchrotron). Interpretation of diffraction data from polycrystalline samples: indexing methods, solution methods (outline), structural refinement with the Rietveld method. Tutorials on some issues through the use of specific software. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY In addition to the material (available on Aulaweb) provided by the professor, the following textbooks are recommended: P. C. Hiemenz, R. Rajagopalan, "Principles of colloid and surface science" 3rd ed. P. Atkins, "Chimica fisica" C. Giacovazzo, H.L. Monaco, G. Artioli, D. Viterbo, G. Ferraris, G. Gilli, G. Zanotti, M. Catti “Fundamentals of Crystallography” Ed. C. Giacovazzo V. K. Pecharsky, P. Y. Zavalij “Fundamentals of powder diffraction and structural characterization of materials” Kluwer Academic Press International Tables of Crystallography Vols.1-4 TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MARCELLA PANI Ricevimento: Students are allowed to contact the teacher and make an appointment for any problem / information regarding the course Exam Board MARCELLA PANI (President) CRISTINA ARTINI MARIA CARNASCIALI MAURIZIO FERRETTI LESSONS LESSONS START Class starts on 26 september 2016 Class schedule PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam is oral, and at least two general questions, one for each part of the course, have to be expected. The teachers of the Commission invite the student to present each topic in a systematic and complete. To ensure the effective preparation of the student and the understanding of the subject, during the test the student is urged to answer more specific questions, making connections and deductions. As an alternate test mode, the student can choose to explore one of the topics covered in class, preparing a written report which will then be presented orally during the test. In this case, the subject must be agreed in advance with the teacher. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 20/06/2017 09:00 GENOVA Orale 05/07/2017 09:00 GENOVA Orale 20/07/2017 09:00 GENOVA Orale 06/09/2017 09:00 GENOVA Orale 20/09/2017 09:00 GENOVA Orale