CHEM 4621 - Surface Chemistry

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

A study of the physical chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Topics include interfacial tension, wetting, monolayers, adsorption, heterogeneous catalysis, surface diffusion, kinetics of phase transformations, electrocapillarity, and the characterization of solid surfaces. Prer., CHEM 4101 (formerly CHEM 4520) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5621.