11971 (v.2) WASM Metallurgical Chemistry 351

Area:

WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

305694 (v.1) WASM Metallurgical Chemistry 252 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Reaction kinetics, activation energy, collision and transition state theories. Surface tension, Gibbs adsorption equations, Langmuir, Freundlich and BET adsorption isotherms, adsorption at solid surfaces. Conductance of electrolytes, activity and activity coefficients of electrolytes, transport numbers, the Debye-Huckel theory, electrochemical cells, the Nernst equation, reference electrodes and standard reduction potentials. Electrical double layer and metal corrosion.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Described the concepts and assumption of the theories outlined in the syllabus. Used the theories to derive equations and transpose data related to metallurgical operations. Interpreted and manipulated laboratory data using standard methods to produce a professional report.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Moeller. T. et al., (1984). Chemistry with Inorganic Qualitive Analysis. Sydney, Academic Press. Barrow, G.M. (1988) Physical Chemistry. 5th Ed. Sydney, McGraw-Hill Book Company. Shaw D.J., (1983) Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry, 3rd Ed. Butterworths.

Unit Texts:

Atkins, P.W., (1994). Physical Chemistry. 5th edition. Oxford University Press, Melbourne.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 30%, Final Examination 50%, Laboratory 20%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1	Y