Course detail

Physical chemistry of silicates

FAST-DCB010Acad. year: 2025/2026

Basic terms of thermodynamics.
One substance between several phases.
Chemical equilibria in homogeneous systems.
Chemical and phases equilibria in heterogeneous systems.
Heterogeneous equilibria in condensed systems.
Phases boundary and clinkerising.
Dispersions of solide substaces in liquids.
Diffusion and transport processes.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

8

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Pavel Rovnaník, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Chemistry (CHE)

Entry knowledge

Graduation at Master study programme of Material sciences on Technical University or physical/chemical programme on the Faculty of Science University type.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The subject exam is oral. During the exam, the student must demonstrate an understanding of the given subject. The evaluation corresponds to the ECTS system.


Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Technology of silicates is a chemical technology, using thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, high temperature synthesis and solid stste reactions, which control transport processes of matter or heat to the phase boundary. Gained knowledge shall show the importance of theoretical instruments for creative work and solving of problems in the field of thermomechanical and thermochemical phenomenons.

Student gets the aim of subject under control, i. e. student gains a knowledge, which shows the importance of theoretical instruments for the creative work and solving of problems in the field of thermomechanical and thermochemical phenomenons.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Atkins P., De Paula J. Physical chemistry, 8th edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2006. (EN)
Bartovská L., Šišková M., Fyzikální chemie povrchů a koloidních soustav, Vydavatelství VŠCHT, Praha, 2005. (CS)
Šatava V. Úvod do fyzikální chemie silikátů, SNTL/ALFA, Praha, 1965. (CS)

Recommended reading

Černý R., Rovnaníková P. Transport Processes in Concrete, CRC Press, London, 2002. (EN)
Hlaváč J. Základy technologie silikátů, SNTL, Praha, 1981. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DKA-M Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPC-M Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPA-M Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPC-M Doctoral 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Pavel Rovnaník, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • 1. Basic terms of thermodynamics.
  • 2. Thermodynamical data.
  • 3. One substance between several phases.
  • 4. Chemical equilibria in homogeneous systems.
  • 5. Chemical and phases equilibria in heterogeneous systems.
  • 6. Binary systems.
  • 7. Ternary systems.
  • 8. Quaternary systems.
  • 9. Phases boundary and clinkerising.
  • 10. Phases boundary of three phases.
  • 11. Dispersions of solide substaces in liquids.
  • 12. Diffusion.
  • 13. Role of transport mechanismes in kinetic of stable heterogeneous noncatalycal processes.