2019-2020 / CHIM0605-2

Chemistry and inorganic materials

Duration

35h Th, 20h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering5 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Materials Engineering5 crédits 

Lecturer

Stéphanie Lambert, Bénédicte Vertruyen

Coordinator

Bénédicte Vertruyen

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

  • Part 1: Introduction to materials science, the different classes of materials existing on the market today, resources and reserves, the life cycle of a material, recycling, the various applications of materials.
  • Part 2: Structure and bonding in inorganic compounds
  • Part 3: Characterization of solids : X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy
  • Part 4: Glasses : the genesis of the glassy state, different models for this state, raw materials for glasses (network former, fluxes, modificators,...), the different types of glasses and their characteristic properties, the industrial processes for glass production.
The course matter is illustrated by numerous exercices and two practical sessions.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • understand and use the theoretical and practical concepts involved in structural inorganic chemistry;
  • assess information obtained by X-ray diffraction or scanning electron microscopy;
  • understand the concept of development and adaptation of inorganic materials and more particularly the glass industry.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

  • introductory chemistry course
  • binary phase diagrams

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The theoretical course is complemented by exercices and two practical sessions.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

face to face

Recommended or required readings

The following documents are available :

  • copy of powerpoint slides
  • list of problems
  • list of equations
  • list of keywords
  • instructions for practical sessions

Assessment methods and criteria

final exam : written

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The practical sessions will take place during the timeslot attributed to the course. Attendance to these practical sessions is compulsory.

Contacts

Bénédicte Vertruyen, Greenmat, Institut de Chimie, Bât. B6a (1er étage) Contact : de préférence par e-mail (b.vertruyen.at.uliege.be), éventuellement par téléphone (04/366.34.52)
Stéphanie LAMBERT-JAMOULLE : Department of Chemical Engineering, B6a, local 0/11 Tél.: 04/366.47.71 E-mail: stephanie.lambert@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

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Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

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