27802 - Chemistry of the Solid State (2nd cycle)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student acquired the basic knowledge for the chemical-physical characterization of solids, in particular referring to the relation between the structure and property of the inorganic solids in order to point out their utilization as structural and functional materials.

The student is introduced to the main diffraction  techniques both towards single crystals and crystal powders. The student can also access to microscopic techniques (optic microscopy, TEM, SEM, AFM) to characterize the materials.

Course contents

Introduction to crystallography. Crystalline structures. Crystal structure and space lattice: primitive translation vectors. Bravais lattices. Diffraction from crystals. Reciprocal lattice. X-ray diffraction. Single crystal: structure determination methods. X-rays powder diffraction: identification of unknown crystalline phases. Chemical bonds in solids. Metals. Ionic, covalent and molecular crystals. Lattice energy. Ionic radii. Some important structure types. Dislocations and, vacancies and stacking faults.Natural inorganic and synthetic materials of environmental interest (asbestos, ophiolites, air particulate, synthetic fibres): description of their hazard for human health related to their chemical-structural properties.Inorganic nanocrystals and nanotubes: description of their technological applications related to their chemical-structural properties. Principal relations between property and structure of a material.

 

Readings/Bibliography

- A.R. West. Basic Solid State Chemistry. Wiley 1984, 1999
- L. Smart and E. . Moore. Solid State Chemistry, Wiley 1995 ( 2nd edition)

- M.T. Weller "Inorganic Materials Chemistry" Oxford University Press.

Teaching methods

Frontal  lessons.

  Exercises of X R diffraction laboratory

Assessment methods

A based oral examination will be conducted on the discussion of an article of inherent matter to the course, previously arranged.

 

Teaching tools

The lessons are supported by PC and Power Point.

Office hours

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