CHEM 5621 - 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. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4101 or CHEM 5101 with a grade of “C” or higher. Graduate students only. Meets with CHEM 4621.