Lectures on Kinetic Processes in Materials

This book is a primer on kinetic processes in solid materials for beginning graduate or senior-level undergraduate students in materials disciplines. It covers chemical diffusion, atomic theory of diffusion, and chemical reaction kinetics, and helps students predict how fast a process takes place and design the optimal process.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 341 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook serves as an essential primer for beginning graduate or senior-level undergraduate students studying materials disciplines. It delves into the fundamental and quantitative concepts related to kinetic processes in solid materials. Kinetics, as a branch of physics, focuses on the study of the rate of change in the state of existence of a material system under the influence of thermodynamic driving forces. Within the realm of kinetic processes, materials often undergo chemical reactions and solid-state diffusion simultaneously or in sequence. Consequently, the mathematics of diffusion in continuum is explored in depth, followed by an in-depth examination of chemical reaction kinetics.

The book specifically addresses chemical diffusion in metals and ionic solids, diffusion-controlled kinetics of phase transformations, and the kinetics of gas-solid reactions. By undertaking this educational journey, students gain the ability to predict the speed of kinetic processes with remarkable precision, comprehend the intricate mechanisms underlying these processes, and design optimal strategies for material state change.

Throughout the textbook, numerous end-of-chapter exercise problems are provided to reinforce students' understanding of the concepts presented in each chapter. These problems encourage active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, ensuring a thorough grasp of the material. Whether you are a student pursuing a degree in materials science, engineering, or a related field, this book is an invaluable resource that will enhance your knowledge and expertise in the field of kinetic processes in solid materials.

Weight: 651g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030259525
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020