| Code |
Course Name |
Language |
Type |
| MET 477E |
Introduction to Electrometallurgy |
English |
Elective |
| Local Credits |
ECTS |
Theoretical |
Tutorial |
Laboratory |
| 2 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction |
| Prerequisites |
None |
| Class Restriction |
None |
| Course Description |
| Introduction to Electrometallurgy, Electrochemical principles, Electrolytic conduction, Molar conductivity, Transport numbers,
Chemical changes in electrolysis, Examples of electrolysis, Electrode reactions, Stoichiometry of electrolysis (Faraday's Laws),
Concentration changes in aqueous electrolytes, Galvanic cells, Electrochemical series, Redox half-cells, Kinetics of electrode
reactions, Potentiometric cells, Reversible conditions, Standard Hydrogen Electrode, Potentials and thermodynamics of cells,
Decomposition potential, Overpotential, Anodic oxidation, Cathodic reduction, Eh-pH diagrams, Technological applications;
Leaching, Precipitation, Metal extraction and refining, Electrowinning of metals, Fused salt electrolysis of aluminum and
magnesium, Electroplating, Electrochemical polishing, Batteries, Fuel cells. |
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