CHEM 422-Chemistry of Solid state

Types of solids, external structure of solids, introduction to point group symmetry, internal structure of solids, crystal systems and unit cell, lattice types, lattice plans, and directions, basic crystallographic calculations, X-ray diffraction, the crystal structure of elements and inorganic compounds,defects in solids,inorganic industries (Steel,cement,glass).

Experiments:
Study of crystal structure using computer programs: Metals and alloys, Inorganic compounds, Molecular compounds.-Thermal analysis anditsapplications.-X-ray diffraction and its applications-Applications of SEM and TEM-Identification of solid materials: Manuals method, Computer programs method.-Nano-synthesis and studies of Alloy -MgO, and Mg(OH)2 -Perovskite SrTiO3 -BaTiO3 -Spinel MgAl2O4 -Glass