Reactions and Rheology: Chemical and Mechanical Kinetics in Mineral Systems

Characterization of atomic diffusion and dislocation motion responsible for chemical and physical reactions and plastic rheology in ionic solids. Topics include: point-defect thermodynamics; atomic diffusion (physical and mathematical); solid-solution formation; solid-state compound formation; dislocation structures; grain boundary structure and chemical segregation; plastic rheology. Recommended three or more of EEPS 1410 , EEPS 1420 , or EEPS 0410, ENGN 1410 , or CHEM 0330 , CHEM 1060 . Enrollment limited to 20.