Equilibrium and Reactions between Ceramic Phases

    Code: CEM 125

    Credits: 05

    Elective subject

    Contents:

    • Equilibrium phase diagrams: fundamentals, binary diagrams, ternary diagrams, preparation and analysis of phase diagrams (condensate systems);
    • Equilibrium phase diagrams: crystallization and case studies in the development, formulation and industrial applications;
    • Phase transformations: spinodal decomposition, isotherms, immiscibility, glass formation;
    • Solid-state reactions. Thermal decomposition.


    References:

    1. Introduction to Ceramics – W.D. Kingery – Ed. John Wiley & Sons – USA, 1976.
    2. Physical Ceramics – Principles for ceramic Science and Engineering – Y. M. Chiang, D. Birnie III, W.D. Kingery - Ed. John Wiley & Sons – USA, 1997.
    3. The Chemistry and Physics of Clays and Allied Ceramic Materials – R.W. Grimshaw - Fourth Edition, Ernest Benn Limited, London, 1971.
    4. An Introduction to Phase Equilibria in Ceramics – C. Bergeron and S. H. Risbud – The American Ceramic Society, USA, 1984.
    5. Diagramas de Fases – Teoria e Aplicação em Cerâmica – A. M. Segadães - Editora Edgard Blucher, USP, São Paulo, 1987.